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What is the least common denominator of 1/8 and 2/7

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the lcd is 56! Hope this helped!
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\begin{gathered} \text{Least common denominator of }(1)/(8)\text{ and }(2)/(7) \\ L.C.M\text{ of 8 and 7.} \\ 8=2*2*2 \\ 7=7 \\ L\mathrm{}C\mathrm{}M\text{ is}\Rightarrow2*2*2*7=56 \\ So, \\ \text{the least common denominator}\Rightarrow56 \end{gathered}

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