i have a question... what is an example of an LCD

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anonymous · Answer

LCD(least common denominator)

application:

1/2 +1/3=?

given dissimilar fractions(different denominators), we can't directly solve it. We have to make both the denominator the same or similar. 

way: find LCD

how? 
    
find the least number divisible by both 2 and 3. and that is 6.

therefor,     
3+2          5
----   =  ----; we got 3 and 2 by multiplying to 1, since 2(3)=6, then multiply 1 by 3, and since 3(2)=6, then multiply 1 by 2. . . .
  6             6