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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the LCD for these fractions? 42/20 + 3/5

hero (hero):

Well, actually, before you go about finding the LCD, you should reduce the first fraction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lowest common denominator

hero (hero):

I know what an LCD is by the way.

hero (hero):

Reducing the first fraction is the first step to finding it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok Lol.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it 2.1?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

42/20 simp. is 2.1 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2.1 = 2 + 1/10 = 2 1/10 It can also be written as the improper fraction

OpenStudy (anonymous):

21/10

hero (hero):

Yes, very good. So now we have... 21/10 + 3/5 Do you have an idea how to find the LCD?

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