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The same as finding the LCM. Example 1/30 and 1/42
Factor them.
2 x 3 x 5 = 30
2 x 3 x 7 = 42
Combine the factors, eliminating duplicates.
2 x 3 x 5 x 7 = 210, the LCD
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What is useful in finding the least common denominator when adding unlike denominators?
Least common denominator.....
How are common multiples useful?
They are useful in finding the least common denominators.
Why might it be important to know to calculate least common multiples?
The process of finding the LCM is the same as finding the least common denominator which is important when you want to add and subtract fractions.
What do you call a process of finding the factors of the given products?
finding the least common denominator formula
When finding the least common multiple do you ever use zero?
No.
Can you help by finding the least common multiples of 27 and 36?
108
What is the trick to finding the least common multiple?
Prime factor tree!
What does finding the least common multiple have to do with finding different fraction chains to add to 1?
In general, the two are not related.
What are the steps in finding the least common multiple of two numbers?
to find the least common multiple of two numbers you must list the factors then you can find out their least common multiple of the two numbers
What is the upside down birthday cake method in math?
It is a method of finding the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of 2 or more numbers. Suitably used for finding the least common denominator when adding/subtracting fractions.
Finding least common multiple for a given set of terms?
It is always possible.
How can you find the least common multiple of 3 numbers?
By finding their prime factors
