Least Common Denominator

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Least Common Denominator

The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is the Least Common Multiple of two or more denominators.

To find the Least Common Denominator:

  • Find the Greatest Common Factor of the denominators
  • Multiply the denominators together
  • Divide the product of the denominators by the Greatest Common Factor.

Example: Find the LCD of 2/9 and 3/12

  • Determine the Greatest Common Factor of 9 and 12 which is 3
  • Either multiply the denominators and divide by the GCF (9*12=108, 108/3=36)
  • OR - Divide one of the denominators by the GCF and multiply the quotient times the other denominator (9/3=3, 3*12=36)

To rename fractions and use the Least Common Denominator:

  • Divide the LCD by one denominator.
  • Multiply the numerator times this quotient.
  • Repeat the process for the other fraction(s)
  • 2/9 + 3/12
  • LCD is 36
  • First fraction (2/9): 36/9 = 4, 4*2 = 8, first fraction is renamed as 8/36
  • Second fraction (3/12): 36/12 = 3, 3*3 = 9, second fraction is renamed as 9/36
  • It is possible to add or subtract fractions that have the same denominator
  • 8/36 + 9/36 = 17/36
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