Question

the lcd of 5/12 and -9/16

Answer 1

@sloppycanada

Answer 2

What two numbers do they have in common?

Answer 3

Think of above their current base. Seeing as you don't want to simplify.

Answer 4

is the answer 24

Answer 5

The lcd is not 24

Answer 6

what is it

Answer 7

It is 48
So, you will have to convert 5/12 and -9/16 into 48ths.

Answer 8

You know how to do that?

Answer 9

In order to convert 5/12 into 48ths we multiply by 4
5/12 = 20/48

In order to convert -9/16 into 48ths we multiply by 3
-9/16 = -27/48