Least Common Denominator

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you find the least common denominator of two fractions?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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Complete the equivalent fraction: 1/2 = x/8

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x = 4.

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What is the least common denominator of 2/5 and 3/10?

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The least common denominator is 10.

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True or False: The least common denominator can be larger than both denominators.

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True.

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What is the least common denominator of 5/6 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator is 6.

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If you have the fractions 3/4 and 1/2, what is their least common denominator?

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The least common denominator is 4.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/6 and 1/8?

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The least common denominator is 24.