LCD QUESTION!!!
What is the LCD of 5/12 and negative 9/16?
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@phi @iGreen @uChezzy @bibby @perl @PaulaLovesSchool13

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LCD QUESTION!!!
What is the LCD of 5/12 and negative 9/16?
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@phi @iGreen @uChezzy @bibby @perl @PaulaLovesSchool13

phi · Answer

can you factor 12 ?

ipurple · Answer

Ok, can you factor the 5/12 and 9/16?

anonymous · Answer

I'll find a link to help you in the future

anonymous · Answer

12,24,36,48,60,72,84,96?

phi · Answer

I was thinking  12 = 2*2*3
now do 16 the same way

anonymous · Answer

16,32,48,64,80,96,112?

anonymous · Answer

Psttttt....when you are done and got your answer take a peek here: http://www.helpwithfractions.com/math-homework-helper/least-common-denominator/

phi · Answer

ok, you are look at multiples.  That way works. You pick the first number that is on both lists

anonymous · Answer

96?

phi · Answer

96 is on both. but there is a smaller number

anonymous · Answer

48?

phi · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

medaled!!

anonymous · Answer

Megan, dear, check the link out, okay?

anonymous · Answer

ok

phi · Answer

fyi, the other way is write
12= 2*2*3
16= 2*2*2*2

12 needs  2 2's  and 1 "3"
so we start with 2*2*3
16 needs  4 2's.  we have 2 2's.  add in 2 more:
2*2*3*2*2
that will be the answer also.