The least common denominator is 24
Solution:
Given that,
[tex]\frac{5}{6} , \frac{3}{8}[/tex]
We have to find the least common denominator
The denominators are 6, 8
List all prime factors for each number.
Prime Factorization of 6 is:
2 x 3
Prime Factorization of 8 is:
2 x 2 x 2
For each prime factor, find where it occurs most often as a factor and write it that many times in a new list.
2, 2, 2, 3
Multiply these factors together to find the LCM
LCM = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24
Thus the least common denominator is 24
