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What is the least common denominator for 6/8 and 4/32

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Answer: Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators: LCM of 8 and 32 is 32.

For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32, 68 = 6 × 48 × 4 = 2432.

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32, 432 = 4 × 132 × 1 = 432.

2432 > 432 or 68 > 432.

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