The least common denominator (LCD) is 40.
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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.
Try making them both into a common denominator eg. 5 8ths is also 75 120ths 7 15ths is also 56 120ths So 5 8ths is bigger.
.375 you just have to divide the numerator by the denominator
Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add it to the numerator. 2x8=16 16+3=19 so the answer is 19 8ths.
To convert unlike fractions to like fractions, it is necessary to find the LCM of the unlike denominators. This will give you the least common denominator. Example: 1/3 and 1/8. The LCM of 3 and 8 is 24. To convert 3rds to 24ths, multiply the numerator and the denominator by 8. To convert 8ths to 24ths, multiply the numerator and the denominator by 3. 1/3 + 1/8 = 8/24 + 3/24 = 11/24