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We have 2 fractions 1/6 and 3/8 and we want to rewrite them so that they have a common denominator what numbers could we use for the denominators

We have 2 fractions 1/6 and 3/8 and we want to rewrite them so that they have a common-example-1
User Zafer Onay
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Answer:

The numbers we could use for the denominators is 48 and 24.

User Bouteillebleu
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Answer:

You can use 48 and 24

Explanation:

You can figure out 48 by simply multiplying 6 times 8. You can figure out the 24 by noticing that 24 is divisible by both 6 and 8. 6 x 4 =24, and 8 x 3=24. I hope this helps!

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