Solve the following equation:
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Solve the following equation:
We must first identify the lowest common denominator between 4 and 12.
In order to determine the lowest common denominator, we need to find a number that is divisible by both 4 and 12.
In this case, the common denominator is 12.
We will then proceed to multiply each fraction by the appropriate number to reach the denominator 12.
We'll multiply the first fraction by 3
We'll multiply the second fraction by 1
Finally we'll combine and obtain the following:
Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the division exercise is less than 1 or not:
\( 5:6= \)
Fractions represent parts of a whole, not separate numbers! Adding as is like adding 1 quarter to 6 twelfths - they're different sized pieces!
The LCD is the smallest number both denominators divide into evenly. Since 12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 12 ÷ 12 = 1, both work perfectly! You could use 24 or 36, but 12 is the least common denominator.
Yes! can be simplified to by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (3).
Use the same process! Find multiples: 6: 6, 12, 18, 24... and 8: 8, 16, 24... The LCD would be 24, then convert both fractions to have denominator 24.
To get from denominator 4 to denominator 12, you multiply by 3 (since 4 × 3 = 12). Whatever you do to the denominator, you must also do to the numerator to keep the fraction equal!
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