Kwasi6128 Kwasi6128
  • 03-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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Rewrite the fractions 1/4 and 5/6 with a least common denominator

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AlonsoDehner AlonsoDehner
  • 12-10-2018

Answer:

1/4 = 3/12 and 1/6 = 2/12

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given two fractions with denominator 4 and 6.

To find the least common denominator, of 4 and 6.

Factorise 4 and 6.

4 = 2x2

6=2x3

Hence Least common denominator = 2x2x3 =12

Make the given fractions to equivalent fractions with common denominator 12.

1/4 = 1(3)/4(3) = 3/12 and

1/6 = 1(2)/6(2)= 2/12

Hence answer would be

3/12 and 2/12

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