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What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 2/5?

User TactMayers
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Answer:

1/4 = 1/4 × 5/5 = 5/20

2/5 = 2/5 × 4/4 = 8/20

Therefore, the LCD is 20

Explanation:

User Rony Rozen
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Answer:

20

Explanation:

because 4 can go into 20 5 times without a remainder

User Paul Benn
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