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In order to find the LCD when adding or subtracting fractions
The HCF helps when reducing fractions. The LCM helps when adding or subtracting fractions.
Factor :D
24 = 24/1 in fraction
24/42 = 4/7
They are useful in reducing fractions and to simplify radicals. They are useful in reducing fractions and to simplify radicals.
When you are reducing fractions.
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In order to find the LCD when adding or subtracting fractions
reducing
Expanding fractions
Reducing to lowest terms eg 64/96 = 32/48 = 16/24 = 8/12 = 4/6 = 2/3
The HCF helps when reducing fractions. The LCM helps when adding or subtracting fractions.
When reducing fractions to their lowest terms or finding the LCD of fractions
Factor :D
When you are reducing fractions.