SSAT Upper Level Math : How to find the lowest / least common denominator

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #2 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #3 : Lowest Common Denominator

What is the least common denominator for the fractions  and ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that is in both sets.

 

Example Question #4 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #5 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #6 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #7 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #8 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #9 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

Example Question #10 : Lowest Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator for the fractions  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the least common denominator, list out the multiples for each denominator then choose the lowest one that appears in both sets.

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