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What is the lowest common denominator of 1/3,1/8,and 1/12?

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Answer:

24

Explanation:

The denominators in these fractions are:

3, 8 and 12

The lowest common denominator is the least common multiple between 3, 8 and 12.

It can be found factoring the three numbers, simultaneously, into prime factors. So

3 - 8 - 12| 2

3 - 4 - 6| 2

3 - 2- 3 | 2

3 - 1 - 3 | 3

1 - 1 - 1

The lowest common denominator is 2³*3 = 24

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