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Which of the following is a common denominator of 1/4 and 5/6? Answers:

A: 8
B: 9
C: 12
D: 15

User Jurgen
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Answer:
C. 12

6: 6,12
4: 4,8,12
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Answer:

C: 12

Explanation:

1/4 and 5/6 have a common denominator

List the multiples of each number

4: 4,8,12,16,20

6: 6,12,18

The first number they both go into is 12

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