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What number is missing in the fractions to have a LCD of 48? 2/3, 1/?, 1/8 A.2 B.6 C.12 D.16

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Answer:

d

Explanation:

User Carl Zulauf
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Answer:

LCD = 48 so its D. 16

Equivalent Fractions with the LCD

2/3 = 32/48

1/16 = 3/48

1/8 = 6/48

Explanation:

Rewriting input as fractions if necessary:

2/3, 1/16, 1/8

For the denominators (3, 16, 8) the least common multiple (LCM) is 48.

LCM(3, 16, 8)

Therefore, the least common denominator (LCD) is 48.

Calculations to rewrite the original inputs as equivalent fractions with the LCD:

2/3 = 2/3 × 16/16 = 32/48

1/16 = 1/16 × 3/3 = 3/48

1/8 = 1/8 × 6/6 = 6/48

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