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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-19

How do you find a common denominator for [tex]\frac{6}{7}[/tex] and [tex]\frac{5}{13}[/tex]?

Asked by Myadd12

Answer (3)

Just invert it like: 7 ∗ 13 = 91 13 ∗ 7 = 91
There you have your common denominator! Don't forget to multiply the numerator as well.

Answered by eskilfogelstrom | 2024-06-10

To find the common denominator of ¾ and ⅓, we can start by listing the multiples of each denominator and identifying the lowest common multiple (LCM). The denominators in this case are 7 and 13. We can find the multiples of 7 by multiplying it by 1, 2, 3, and so on: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, ... The multiples of 13 are: 13, 26, 39, 52, 65, ... The first common multiple of 7 and 13 is 91. Therefore, the common denominator is 91.

Answered by EzraMatthewMiller | 2024-06-24

To find a common denominator for 7 6 ​ and 13 5 ​ , the lowest common multiple of the denominators 7 and 13 is 91. Thus, the common denominator is 91. You can convert both fractions to this common denominator for further operations like addition or comparison.
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Answered by EzraMatthewMiller | 2024-12-16