{"id":9541,"date":"2017-05-03T15:37:57","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T15:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/prealgebra\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=9541"},"modified":"2020-09-03T10:51:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T10:51:09","slug":"converting-fractions-to-equivalent-fractions-with-the-lcd","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-rockland-developmentalemporium\/chapter\/converting-fractions-to-equivalent-fractions-with-the-lcd\/","title":{"raw":"2.5.a - Converting Fractions to Equivalent Fractions With the LCD","rendered":"2.5.a &#8211; Converting Fractions to Equivalent Fractions With the LCD"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span>Find the least common denominator of a group of fractions<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span>Convert fractions to equivalent fractions using the least common denominator<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nIn the previous section, we explained how to add and subtract fractions with a common denominator. But how can we add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators?\r\n\r\nLet\u2019s think about coins again. Can you add one quarter and one dime? You could say there are two coins, but that\u2019s not very useful. To find the total value of one quarter plus one dime, you change them to the same kind of unit\u2014cents. One quarter equals [latex]25[\/latex] cents and one dime equals [latex]10[\/latex] cents, so the sum is [latex]35[\/latex] cents. See the image below.\r\n\r\nTogether, a quarter and a dime are worth [latex]35[\/latex] cents, or [latex]{\\Large\\frac{35}{100}}[\/latex] of a dollar.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221013\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_002_img.png\" alt=\"A quarter and a dime are shown. Below them, it reads 25 cents plus 10 cents. Below that, it reads 35 cents.\" \/>\r\nSimilarly, when we add fractions with different denominators we have to convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. With the coins, when we convert to cents, the denominator is [latex]100[\/latex]. Since there are [latex]100[\/latex] cents in one dollar, [latex]25[\/latex] cents is [latex]\\Large\\frac{25}{100}[\/latex] and [latex]10[\/latex] cents is [latex]\\Large\\frac{10}{100}[\/latex]. So we add [latex]\\Large\\frac{25}{100}+\\Large\\frac{10}{100}[\/latex] to get [latex]\\Large\\frac{35}{100}[\/latex], which is [latex]35[\/latex] cents.\r\n\r\nYou have practiced adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators. Now let\u2019s see what you need to do with fractions that have different denominators.\r\n\r\nFirst, we will use fraction tiles to model finding the common denominator of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex].\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ll start with one [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] tile and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] tile. We want to find a common fraction tile that we can use to match <em>both<\/em> [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] exactly.\r\nIf we try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] pieces, [latex]2[\/latex] of them exactly match the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece, but they do not exactly match the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221015\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_003_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into two pieces, each labeled 1 fourth. Underneath the second rectangle are two pieces, each labeled 1 fourth. These rectangles together are longer than the rectangle labeled as 1 third.\" \/>\r\nIf we try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{5}[\/latex] pieces, they do not exactly cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece or the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221016\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_004_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into three pieces, each labeled 1 sixth. Underneath the second rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into 2 pieces, each labeled 1 sixth.\" \/>\r\nIf we try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] pieces, we see that exactly [latex]3[\/latex] of them cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece, and exactly [latex]2[\/latex] of them cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221018\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_005_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle are three smaller rectangles, each labeled 1 fifth. Together, these rectangles are longer than the 1 half rectangle. Below the 1 third rectangle are two smaller rectangles, each labeled 1 fifth. Together, these rectangles are longer than the 1 third rectangle.\" \/>\r\nIf we were to try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{12}[\/latex] pieces, they would also work.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221019\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_006_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into 6 pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth. Underneath the second rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into 4 pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth.\" \/>\r\nEven smaller tiles, such as [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{24}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{48}[\/latex], would also exactly cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece and the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.\r\n\r\nThe denominator of the largest piece that covers both fractions is the least common denominator (LCD) of the two fractions. So, the least common denominator of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] is [latex]6[\/latex].\r\n\r\nNotice that all of the tiles that cover [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] have something in common: Their denominators are common multiples of [latex]2[\/latex] and [latex]3[\/latex], the denominators of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex]. The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators is [latex]6[\/latex], and so we say that [latex]6[\/latex] is the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex].\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h3>Least Common Denominator<\/h3>\r\nThe least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions is the least common multiple (LCM) of their denominators.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nTo find the LCD of two fractions, we will find the LCM of their denominators. We follow the procedure we used earlier to find the LCM of two numbers. We only use the denominators of the fractions, not the numerators, when finding the LCD.\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\r\nFind the LCD for the fractions: [latex]\\Large\\frac{7}{12}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{5}{18}[\/latex]\r\n\r\nSolution:\r\n<table id=\"eip-id1168467165136\" class=\"unnumbered unstyled\" style=\"width: 95.196%\" summary=\"The first line says, \">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">Factor each denominator into its primes.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221021\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_025_img-01.png\" alt=\".\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">List the primes of [latex]12[\/latex] and the primes of [latex]18[\/latex] lining them up in columns when possible.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221023\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_025_img-02.png\" alt=\".\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">Bring down the columns.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221025\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_025_img-03.png\" alt=\".\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">Multiply the factors. The product is the LCM.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\">[latex]\\text{LCM}=36[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">The LCM of [latex]12[\/latex] and [latex]18[\/latex] is [latex]36[\/latex], so the LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{7}{12}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{5}{18}[\/latex] is 36.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\">LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{7}{12}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{5}{18}[\/latex] is 36.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\r\n[ohm_question height=\"270\"]146252[\/ohm_question]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nTo find the LCD of two fractions, find the LCM of their denominators. Notice how the steps shown below are similar to the steps we took to find the LCM.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h3>Find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions<\/h3>\r\n<ol id=\"eip-id1168469505824\" class=\"stepwise\">\r\n \t<li>Factor each denominator into its primes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>List the primes, matching primes in columns when possible.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bring down the columns.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multiply the factors. The product is the LCM of the denominators.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The LCM of the denominators is the LCD of the fractions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\r\nFind the least common denominator for the fractions: [latex]\\Large\\frac{8}{15}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{11}{24}[\/latex]\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"954069\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"954069\"]\r\n\r\nSolution:\r\nTo find the LCD, we find the LCM of the denominators.\r\nFind the LCM of [latex]15[\/latex] and [latex]24[\/latex].\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221026\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_016_img-01.png\" alt=\"The top line shows 15 equals 3 times 5. The next line shows 24 equals 2 times 2 times 2 times 3. The 3s are lined up vertically. The next line shows LCM equals 2 times 2 times 2 times 3 times 5. The last line shows LCM equals 120.\" \/>\r\nThe LCM of [latex]15[\/latex] and [latex]24[\/latex] is [latex]120[\/latex]. So, the LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{8}{15}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{11}{24}[\/latex] is [latex]120[\/latex].\r\n\r\n[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\n[ohm_question height=\"270\"]146251[\/ohm_question]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nEarlier, we used fraction tiles to see that the LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{and}\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] is [latex]12[\/latex]. We saw that three [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{12}[\/latex] pieces exactly covered [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] and two [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{12}[\/latex] pieces exactly covered [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex], so\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">[latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}=\\Large\\frac{3}{12}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{1}{6}=\\Large\\frac{2}{12}[\/latex].<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221027\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_026_img.png\" alt=\"On the left is a rectangle labeled 1 fourth. Below it is an identical rectangle split vertically into 3 equal pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth. On the right is a rectangle labeled 1 sixth. Below it is an identical rectangle split vertically into 2 equal pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth.\" \/>\r\nWe say that [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{3}{12}[\/latex] are equivalent fractions and also that [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{2}{12}[\/latex] are equivalent fractions.\r\n\r\nWe can use the Equivalent Fractions Property to algebraically change a fraction to an equivalent one. Remember, two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value. The Equivalent Fractions Property is repeated below for reference.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h3>Equivalent Fractions Property<\/h3>\r\nIf [latex]a,b,c[\/latex] are whole numbers where [latex]b\\ne 0,c\\ne 0,\\text{then}[\/latex]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">[latex]\\Large\\frac{a}{b}=\\Large\\frac{a\\cdot c}{b\\cdot c}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{a\\cdot c}{b\\cdot c}=\\Large\\frac{a}{b}[\/latex]<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nTo add or subtract fractions with different denominators, we will first have to convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. Let\u2019s see how to change [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] to equivalent fractions with denominator [latex]12[\/latex] without using models.\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\r\nConvert [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] to equivalent fractions with denominator [latex]12[\/latex], their LCD.\r\n\r\nSolution:\r\n<table id=\"eip-id1168467209573\" class=\"unnumbered unstyled\" style=\"width: 85%\" summary=\"The first line says, \">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Find the LCD.<\/td>\r\n<td>The LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] is [latex]12[\/latex].<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Find the number to multiply [latex]4[\/latex] to get [latex]12[\/latex].<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]4\\cdot\\color{red}{3}=12[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Find the number to multiply [latex]6[\/latex] to get [latex]12[\/latex].<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]6\\cdot\\color{red}{2}=12[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Use the Equivalent Fractions Property to convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, multiplying both the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the same number.<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]\r\n\r\n\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\r\n\r\n\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex]\r\n\r\n[latex]\r\n\r\n\\Large\\frac{1\\cdot\\color{red}{3}}{4\\cdot\\color{red}{3}}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\r\n\r\n\\Large\\frac{1\\cdot\\color{red}{2}}{6\\cdot\\color{red}{2}}[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Simplify the numerators and denominators.<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{3}{12}[\/latex] \u00a0 [latex]\\Large\\frac{2}{12}[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWe do not reduce the resulting fractions. If we did, we would get back to our original fractions and lose the common denominator.\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\r\n[ohm_question height=\"270\"]146254[\/ohm_question]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h3>Convert two fractions to equivalent fractions with their LCD as the common denominator<\/h3>\r\n<ol id=\"eip-id1168468227692\" class=\"stepwise\">\r\n \t<li>Find the LCD.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For each fraction, determine the number needed to multiply the denominator to get the LCD.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use the Equivalent Fractions Property to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the number you found in Step 2.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Simplify the numerator and denominator.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\r\nConvert [latex]\\Large\\frac{8}{15}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{11}{24}[\/latex] to equivalent fractions with denominator [latex]120[\/latex], their LCD.\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"831064\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"831064\"]\r\n\r\nSolution:\r\n<table id=\"eip-id1168466215186\" class=\"unnumbered unstyled\" style=\"width: 85%\" summary=\"The first line says, \">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>The LCD is [latex]120[\/latex]. We will start at Step 2.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Find the number that must multiply [latex]15[\/latex] to get [latex]120[\/latex].<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]15\\cdot\\color{red}{8}=120[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Find the number that must multiply [latex]24[\/latex] to get [latex]120[\/latex].<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]24\\cdot\\color{red}{5}=120[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Use the Equivalent Fractions Property.<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{8\\cdot\\color{red}{8}}{15\\cdot\\color{red}{8}}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\\Large\\frac{11\\cdot\\color{red}{5}}{24\\cdot\\color{red}{5}}[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Simplify the numerators and denominators.<\/td>\r\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{64}{120}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\\Large\\frac{55}{120}[\/latex]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\r\n[ohm_question height=\"270\"]146255[\/ohm_question]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nIn our next video we show two more examples of how to use the column method to find the least common denominator of two fractions.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/JsHF9CW_SUM","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Find the least common denominator of a group of fractions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Convert fractions to equivalent fractions using the least common denominator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the previous section, we explained how to add and subtract fractions with a common denominator. But how can we add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s think about coins again. Can you add one quarter and one dime? You could say there are two coins, but that\u2019s not very useful. To find the total value of one quarter plus one dime, you change them to the same kind of unit\u2014cents. One quarter equals [latex]25[\/latex] cents and one dime equals [latex]10[\/latex] cents, so the sum is [latex]35[\/latex] cents. See the image below.<\/p>\n<p>Together, a quarter and a dime are worth [latex]35[\/latex] cents, or [latex]{\\Large\\frac{35}{100}}[\/latex] of a dollar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221013\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_002_img.png\" alt=\"A quarter and a dime are shown. Below them, it reads 25 cents plus 10 cents. Below that, it reads 35 cents.\" \/><br \/>\nSimilarly, when we add fractions with different denominators we have to convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. With the coins, when we convert to cents, the denominator is [latex]100[\/latex]. Since there are [latex]100[\/latex] cents in one dollar, [latex]25[\/latex] cents is [latex]\\Large\\frac{25}{100}[\/latex] and [latex]10[\/latex] cents is [latex]\\Large\\frac{10}{100}[\/latex]. So we add [latex]\\Large\\frac{25}{100}+\\Large\\frac{10}{100}[\/latex] to get [latex]\\Large\\frac{35}{100}[\/latex], which is [latex]35[\/latex] cents.<\/p>\n<p>You have practiced adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators. Now let\u2019s see what you need to do with fractions that have different denominators.<\/p>\n<p>First, we will use fraction tiles to model finding the common denominator of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll start with one [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] tile and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] tile. We want to find a common fraction tile that we can use to match <em>both<\/em> [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] exactly.<br \/>\nIf we try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] pieces, [latex]2[\/latex] of them exactly match the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece, but they do not exactly match the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221015\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_003_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into two pieces, each labeled 1 fourth. Underneath the second rectangle are two pieces, each labeled 1 fourth. These rectangles together are longer than the rectangle labeled as 1 third.\" \/><br \/>\nIf we try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{5}[\/latex] pieces, they do not exactly cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece or the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221016\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_004_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into three pieces, each labeled 1 sixth. Underneath the second rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into 2 pieces, each labeled 1 sixth.\" \/><br \/>\nIf we try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] pieces, we see that exactly [latex]3[\/latex] of them cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece, and exactly [latex]2[\/latex] of them cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221018\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_005_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle are three smaller rectangles, each labeled 1 fifth. Together, these rectangles are longer than the 1 half rectangle. Below the 1 third rectangle are two smaller rectangles, each labeled 1 fifth. Together, these rectangles are longer than the 1 third rectangle.\" \/><br \/>\nIf we were to try the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{12}[\/latex] pieces, they would also work.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221019\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_006_img.png\" alt=\"Two rectangles are shown side by side. The first is labeled 1 half. The second is shorter and is labeled 1 third. Underneath the first rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into 6 pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth. Underneath the second rectangle is an equally sized rectangle split vertically into 4 pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth.\" \/><br \/>\nEven smaller tiles, such as [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{24}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{48}[\/latex], would also exactly cover the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] piece and the [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] piece.<\/p>\n<p>The denominator of the largest piece that covers both fractions is the least common denominator (LCD) of the two fractions. So, the least common denominator of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] is [latex]6[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p>Notice that all of the tiles that cover [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex] have something in common: Their denominators are common multiples of [latex]2[\/latex] and [latex]3[\/latex], the denominators of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex]. The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators is [latex]6[\/latex], and so we say that [latex]6[\/latex] is the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{2}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{3}[\/latex].<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h3>Least Common Denominator<\/h3>\n<p>The least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions is the least common multiple (LCM) of their denominators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To find the LCD of two fractions, we will find the LCM of their denominators. We follow the procedure we used earlier to find the LCM of two numbers. We only use the denominators of the fractions, not the numerators, when finding the LCD.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\n<p>Find the LCD for the fractions: [latex]\\Large\\frac{7}{12}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{5}{18}[\/latex]<\/p>\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<table id=\"eip-id1168467165136\" class=\"unnumbered unstyled\" style=\"width: 95.196%\" summary=\"The first line says,\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">Factor each denominator into its primes.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221021\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_025_img-01.png\" alt=\".\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">List the primes of [latex]12[\/latex] and the primes of [latex]18[\/latex] lining them up in columns when possible.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221023\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_025_img-02.png\" alt=\".\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">Bring down the columns.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221025\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_025_img-03.png\" alt=\".\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">Multiply the factors. The product is the LCM.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\">[latex]\\text{LCM}=36[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 42%\">The LCM of [latex]12[\/latex] and [latex]18[\/latex] is [latex]36[\/latex], so the LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{7}{12}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{5}{18}[\/latex] is 36.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 64.0183%\">LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{7}{12}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{5}{18}[\/latex] is 36.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ohm146252\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/ohm.lumenlearning.com\/multiembedq.php?id=146252&theme=oea&iframe_resize_id=ohm146252&show_question_numbers\" width=\"100%\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To find the LCD of two fractions, find the LCM of their denominators. Notice how the steps shown below are similar to the steps we took to find the LCM.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h3>Find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions<\/h3>\n<ol id=\"eip-id1168469505824\" class=\"stepwise\">\n<li>Factor each denominator into its primes.<\/li>\n<li>List the primes, matching primes in columns when possible.<\/li>\n<li>Bring down the columns.<\/li>\n<li>Multiply the factors. The product is the LCM of the denominators.<\/li>\n<li>The LCM of the denominators is the LCD of the fractions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\n<p>Find the least common denominator for the fractions: [latex]\\Large\\frac{8}{15}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{11}{24}[\/latex]<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q954069\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q954069\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p>Solution:<br \/>\nTo find the LCD, we find the LCM of the denominators.<br \/>\nFind the LCM of [latex]15[\/latex] and [latex]24[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221026\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_016_img-01.png\" alt=\"The top line shows 15 equals 3 times 5. The next line shows 24 equals 2 times 2 times 2 times 3. The 3s are lined up vertically. The next line shows LCM equals 2 times 2 times 2 times 3 times 5. The last line shows LCM equals 120.\" \/><br \/>\nThe LCM of [latex]15[\/latex] and [latex]24[\/latex] is [latex]120[\/latex]. So, the LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{8}{15}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{11}{24}[\/latex] is [latex]120[\/latex].<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ohm146251\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/ohm.lumenlearning.com\/multiembedq.php?id=146251&theme=oea&iframe_resize_id=ohm146251&show_question_numbers\" width=\"100%\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Earlier, we used fraction tiles to see that the LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{and}\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] is [latex]12[\/latex]. We saw that three [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{12}[\/latex] pieces exactly covered [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] and two [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{12}[\/latex] pieces exactly covered [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex], so<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">[latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}=\\Large\\frac{3}{12}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{1}{6}=\\Large\\frac{2}{12}[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/277\/2017\/04\/24221027\/CNX_BMath_Figure_04_05_026_img.png\" alt=\"On the left is a rectangle labeled 1 fourth. Below it is an identical rectangle split vertically into 3 equal pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth. On the right is a rectangle labeled 1 sixth. Below it is an identical rectangle split vertically into 2 equal pieces, each labeled 1 twelfth.\" \/><br \/>\nWe say that [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{3}{12}[\/latex] are equivalent fractions and also that [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{2}{12}[\/latex] are equivalent fractions.<\/p>\n<p>We can use the Equivalent Fractions Property to algebraically change a fraction to an equivalent one. Remember, two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value. The Equivalent Fractions Property is repeated below for reference.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h3>Equivalent Fractions Property<\/h3>\n<p>If [latex]a,b,c[\/latex] are whole numbers where [latex]b\\ne 0,c\\ne 0,\\text{then}[\/latex]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">[latex]\\Large\\frac{a}{b}=\\Large\\frac{a\\cdot c}{b\\cdot c}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{a\\cdot c}{b\\cdot c}=\\Large\\frac{a}{b}[\/latex]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, we will first have to convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. Let\u2019s see how to change [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] to equivalent fractions with denominator [latex]12[\/latex] without using models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\n<p>Convert [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}\\normalsize\\text{ and }\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] to equivalent fractions with denominator [latex]12[\/latex], their LCD.<\/p>\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<table id=\"eip-id1168467209573\" class=\"unnumbered unstyled\" style=\"width: 85%\" summary=\"The first line says,\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Find the LCD.<\/td>\n<td>The LCD of [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex] is [latex]12[\/latex].<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Find the number to multiply [latex]4[\/latex] to get [latex]12[\/latex].<\/td>\n<td>[latex]4\\cdot\\color{red}{3}=12[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Find the number to multiply [latex]6[\/latex] to get [latex]12[\/latex].<\/td>\n<td>[latex]6\\cdot\\color{red}{2}=12[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Use the Equivalent Fractions Property to convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, multiplying both the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the same number.<\/td>\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{4}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\\Large\\frac{1}{6}[\/latex]<\/p>\n<p>[latex]\\Large\\frac{1\\cdot\\color{red}{3}}{4\\cdot\\color{red}{3}}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\\Large\\frac{1\\cdot\\color{red}{2}}{6\\cdot\\color{red}{2}}[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Simplify the numerators and denominators.<\/td>\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{3}{12}[\/latex] \u00a0 [latex]\\Large\\frac{2}{12}[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>We do not reduce the resulting fractions. If we did, we would get back to our original fractions and lose the common denominator.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ohm146254\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/ohm.lumenlearning.com\/multiembedq.php?id=146254&theme=oea&iframe_resize_id=ohm146254&show_question_numbers\" width=\"100%\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h3>Convert two fractions to equivalent fractions with their LCD as the common denominator<\/h3>\n<ol id=\"eip-id1168468227692\" class=\"stepwise\">\n<li>Find the LCD.<\/li>\n<li>For each fraction, determine the number needed to multiply the denominator to get the LCD.<\/li>\n<li>Use the Equivalent Fractions Property to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the number you found in Step 2.<\/li>\n<li>Simplify the numerator and denominator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example<\/h3>\n<p>Convert [latex]\\Large\\frac{8}{15}[\/latex] and [latex]\\Large\\frac{11}{24}[\/latex] to equivalent fractions with denominator [latex]120[\/latex], their LCD.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q831064\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q831064\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<table id=\"eip-id1168466215186\" class=\"unnumbered unstyled\" style=\"width: 85%\" summary=\"The first line says,\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The LCD is [latex]120[\/latex]. We will start at Step 2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Find the number that must multiply [latex]15[\/latex] to get [latex]120[\/latex].<\/td>\n<td>[latex]15\\cdot\\color{red}{8}=120[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Find the number that must multiply [latex]24[\/latex] to get [latex]120[\/latex].<\/td>\n<td>[latex]24\\cdot\\color{red}{5}=120[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Use the Equivalent Fractions Property.<\/td>\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{8\\cdot\\color{red}{8}}{15\\cdot\\color{red}{8}}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\\Large\\frac{11\\cdot\\color{red}{5}}{24\\cdot\\color{red}{5}}[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Simplify the numerators and denominators.<\/td>\n<td>[latex]\\Large\\frac{64}{120}[\/latex] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[latex]\\Large\\frac{55}{120}[\/latex]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ohm146255\" class=\"resizable\" 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