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Whats the common denominator for 3/8 and 4/5

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Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation

5x8=40

8x5=40

40 is the first number 8 and 5 can both multiply too, so that would be how you get your answer.

User Sukima
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Answer:

40

Explanation:

The common denominator is found by multiplying the denominators8*5 = 40

3/8 * 5/5 = 15/40

4/5*8/8 =32/40

The common denominator is 40

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