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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-24

Which pair of fractions shows \( \frac{7}{9} \) and \( \frac{5}{12} \) correctly converted with their least common denominator?

A. \( \frac{28}{36} \) and \( \frac{15}{36} \)
B. \( \frac{34}{36} \) and \( \frac{29}{36} \)
C. \( \frac{56}{72} \) and \( \frac{30}{72} \)
D. \( \frac{84}{108} \) and \( \frac{45}{108} \)

Asked by amicnadi

Answer (3)

the common denominator number is (i mean at least)** 36. **so when we multiply 7/9 with 4/4 . NOW we have 28/36. ****for the other multiply 5/12 with 3/3 now we have 15/36. the answer is A . hope it helps :) :)

Answered by www123gul | 2024-06-10

L e a s t co mm o n d e n o mina t or : 9 7 ​ 12 5 ​ w e n ee d t o f in d n u mb er w hi c h c an b e d i v i d e d b y 12 an d 9 9 ⋅ 4 7 ⋅ 4 ​ 12 ⋅ 3 5 ⋅ 3 ​ 36 28 ​ 36 15 ​ A n s w er A .

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

The least common denominator for the fractions 9 7 ​ and 12 5 ​ is 36. When converted, 9 7 ​ becomes 36 28 ​ and 12 5 ​ becomes 36 15 ​ . Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
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Answered by www123gul | 2024-12-26