Well, isn't that just a happy little question! Common denominators and common multiples are like two peas in a pod. They both involve finding numbers that can be divided evenly by two or more denominators or multiples, bringing harmony to your math problems. Just like when you mix your colors on the palette to create a beautiful painting, finding common denominators and multiples helps bring balance to your equations.
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Common denominators are created by finding the common multiples of unlike denominators.
Common denominators are multiples that are being used as denominators. The process to find them is the same.
Both result from the comparison of integers. The process used to find them is the same. The only difference is in their function. One is a denominator, one isn't.
They are essentially the same. A common denominator is the common multiple of a set of denominators of a set of fractions.
The least common denominator is the least common multiple of the denominators of the fractions.