What is the LCD of 1/4a and 5/6a
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical terms.
¼ a
5/6 a
Determine the Least Common Denominator.
Solution:
In order to determine the LCD or the Least Common Denominator, we simply need to list the multiples of 4 and 6.
Multiples of 4.
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28,…
Multiples of 6.
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36,…
It can be seen that the least common multiple of the two numbers is 12, therefore their least common denominator is 12.
Final answer:
The least common denominator of ¼ a and 5/6a is 12a