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Convert 7/8, 1/2 and 7/9 to equivalent fractions with denominator 72 their LCD

Convert 7/8, 1/2 and 7/9 to equivalent fractions with denominator 72 their LCD-example-1
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Answer:

63/72

36/72

56/72

Explanation:

7/8

The denominator has to be 72. So, we find a factor of 72 with 8. it is 9.

7*9= 63

8*9= 72

63/72

For 1/2:

1*36=36

2*36=72

36/72

For 7/9:

7*8=56

9*8=72

56/72

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