when the sum of 2/3 and 5/24 is expressed as a common fraction, what is its denominator?
S stumped101 New member Joined Nov 28, 2011 Messages 1 Nov 28, 2011 #1 when the sum of 2/3 and 5/24 is expressed as a common fraction, what is its denominator?
mmm4444bot Super Moderator Joined Oct 6, 2005 Messages 10,962 Nov 29, 2011 #2 This may be a thought question. In other words, a question that can be answered mentally. By thinking about what you would need to add the fractions, the denominator in the sum should become obvious in your mind. Obvious, if you know your multiplication table, that is. :cool:
This may be a thought question. In other words, a question that can be answered mentally. By thinking about what you would need to add the fractions, the denominator in the sum should become obvious in your mind. Obvious, if you know your multiplication table, that is. :cool:
N nyc_function New member Joined Dec 10, 2009 Messages 39 Dec 2, 2011 #3 Adding Fractions stumped101 said: when the sum of 2/3 and 5/24 is expressed as a common fraction, what is its denominator? Click to expand... 2/3 + 5/24 = The denominators are different. What must be done in that case? We find the LCD or lowest common denominator. The LCD is 24. What happens next? Can you take it from here? If not, write back.
Adding Fractions stumped101 said: when the sum of 2/3 and 5/24 is expressed as a common fraction, what is its denominator? Click to expand... 2/3 + 5/24 = The denominators are different. What must be done in that case? We find the LCD or lowest common denominator. The LCD is 24. What happens next? Can you take it from here? If not, write back.