A common denominator, though not the least, is 80.
120
the common denominator of 10, 8, and 12 is 120.
The common denominator of 5/8 and 3/4 is 32.The lowest common denominator (LCD) is 8.The highest common denominator (HCD) is 32.
A common denominator, though not the least, is 80.
The least common denominator is 280.
A common denominator, though the least, is 240.
To add fractions it is necessary to find a common denominator. Add 5/8 + 1/10 Convert to a common denominator. 5/8 becomes 50/80. 1/10 becomes 8/80 Now it is possible to add the fractions. (50 + 8)/80 = 58/80 = 29/40
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Well, honey, to rewrite 5/8 and 7/10 with the least common denominator, you first need to find the least common multiple of 8 and 10, which is 40. Then, you can rewrite 5/8 as 25/40 and 7/10 as 28/40. Voila! Now you have them both with the same denominator, making it easier to compare those sassy fractions.
8/10 = 4/5 or four fifths.