Question

The least common denominator of two fractions is 24. If you add the two denominators their sum is 14. What are the denominators

Answer 1

I don’t know I’m sorry

Answer 2

6 and 8 are the denominators

Explanation:

You can try all the possible combinations of denominators that add to 14, and look for what the least common denominator would be:

Denominator 1 Denominator 2 LCD

1 13 13

2 12 12

3 11 33

4 10 20

5 9 45

6 8 24

7 7 7

and then the pairs alternate giving the same results for the LCD until one gets to 13 and 1.

Therefore, one denominator must be 6 and the other 8