G.3

Least Common Denominator

Q3 · Feb–Apr

Find the least common denominator (LCD) of two or three fractions.

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 5 Math

Least Common Denominator

Skill G.3 · Simplifying & comparing fractions · ★★☆ Medium · Quarter 3

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

Example

LCD of and :

Think: The least common denominator is the least common multiple of the denominators. The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, …, and 12 is also a multiple of 4.

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
    and  
  6. 6
    and  
  7. 7
    and  
  8. 8
    and  
  9. 9
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  10. 10
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  11. 11
    and  
  12. 12
    and  
  13. 13
    and  
  14. 14
    and  
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Daniel Math Academy · Grade 5 Math

Answer Key

G.3 Least Common Denominator · ★★☆ Medium

  1. 118
  2. 240
  3. 330
  4. 430
  5. 540
  6. 636
  7. 772
  8. 810
  9. 960
  10. 1020
  11. 1172
  12. 1245
  13. 1312
  14. 1420
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