Question

Is 24 the correct LCD to use for subtracting 6 3/4 - 1 2/6 ? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A

No 24 is not the best number to use for the LCD, although it will work. 12 is much better because it is smaller.

B

Factor each number into it's primes.

24 = 2*2*2*3

32 = 2*2*2*2*2

The highest common factor is 2*2*2 = 8

C

9/10 - 3/10 = 6/10 The denominator remains the same. The numerators get subtracted.

6/10 = 3/5 Two goes into both numerator and denominator of the answer. Therefore you can divide both 6 an 10 by 2