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What is the lowest common denominator of 5/8 and 3/4

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

the denominator of 5/8 is 8

the denominator of 3/4 is 4

4 can be multiplied by 2 to get 8. If we multiply the entire fraction by 2/2, the fraction changes into 6/8

Now 5/8 and 6/8 share the same denominator and it's the smallest denominator shared between the two.

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