Common Denominators

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What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators

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What is the least common denominator of 6, 8, and 12?

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24

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What is the least common denominator you could use to subtract 1/3 and 1/4?

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12

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Which of these numbers could NOT be a common denominator for these two fractions: 1/6 and 1/4?

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18

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What would be the common denominator for adding 3/9 + 4/6?

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18

Front

Define a common denominator.

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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

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Find the least common multiple of their denominators.

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Can a common denominator be larger than the denominators of the fractions?

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Yes, a common denominator can be larger than the original denominators.

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What is an example of finding a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The common denominator is 6.