Question

Find the lowest common denominator that would eliminate the fractions in this equation.

1/2y-2/3=7/8

Answer 1

24

Answer 2

Thanks:)

Answer 3

not a problem

Answer 4

is that a 2y in the denominator of the first fraction? if it is, then it's 24y.

Answer 5

only if all have it

Answer 6

i thought the question was asking what is the expression needed to clear those fractions.

Answer 7

lowest common denominator

Answer 8

there lowest common denominator is 24y

Answer 9

a lot of people don't specify the groupings and assume that the y is in the denominator. But if we were to just use order of operations(which i think should be used everytime) then you would be correct.... that is, the "y" is not in the denominator.

that is why i asked if the y is in the denominator.. sorry for the confusion.