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Find the least common denominator of 3/8 and 11/2​

Find the least common denominator of 3/8 and 11/2​-example-1
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

Note that 2 divides into 8 evenly, yielding the quotient 4. 8 is the LCD. To combine 3/8 and 11/2, we would rewrite 11/2 as

4·11

------ = 44/8

4·2

and then combine 44/8 with 3/8. The sum would be 47/8.

In summary, the LCD of 3/8 and 11/2 is 8; 3/8 stays as is and 11/2 is rewritten by mult. numerator and denominator by 4 each.

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