Question

hat is the least common denominator of the equation Three-fourths (x minus 3) minus one-half = two-thirds?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Equation

3/4(x - 3) - 1/2 = 2/3

Least common denominator of the given denominators is

• 4: 2 * 2
• 2: 2
• 3: 3

Discussion

A colon is this piece of punctuation :

Rule: anything to the right of the colon not bolded, is not used.

Answer: Lowest Common Denominator = 2 * 2 * 3 = 12