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What is the least common denominator (LCD) for these fractions? 1/2 and 1/3

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The Least Common Denominator of both of those fractions is 6.

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The LCD of 1/2 and 1/3 is 6

Rewriting input as fractions if necessary:

1/2, 1/3

For the denominators (2, 3) the least common multiple (LCM) is 6.

Therefore, the least common denominator (LCD) is 6.

Rewriting the original inputs as equivalent fractions with the LCD:

3/6, 2/6


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