Two mixed numbers as and
the least common denominator (LCD) is 12.
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest number that can be a common denominator for a set of fractions. Also known as the lowest common denominator, it is the lowest number you can use in the denominator to create a set of equivalent fractions that all have the same denominator.
<u>Steps to find the LCD of fractions, integers and mixed numbers:</u>
- Convert integers and mixed numbers to improper fractions
- Find the LCD of all the fractions
- Rewrite fractions as equivalent fractions using the LCD
Let's us have two mixed numbers as and
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Equivalent Fractions with the LCD
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For the denominators (6, 12) the least common multiple (LCM) is 12. Therefore, the least common denominator (LCD) is 12.