Find the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/20 and 11/8
Mathematics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Given the values:
1 / 20
11/8
Determine the least common denominator.
Solution:
In order to determine the least common denominator, we simply need to list the multiples of 8 and 20 first, then find which is common.
Multiples of 8:
8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, …
Multiples of 20:
20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, …
It can be seen that the least common denominator is 40.
Final answer:
Least Common Denominator = 40