Question

What is the least common denominator of the fractions 7/10 and 9/14?

Select one:
A. 40
B. 56
C. 70
D. 84

Answer 1

The answer is 70.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

the answer is 70

Explanation:

Solution:

Rewriting input as fractions if necessary:

7/10, 9/14

For the denominators (10, 14) the least common multiple (LCM) is 70.

LCM(10, 14)

Therefore, the least common denominator (LCD) is 70.

Calculations to rewrite the original inputs as equivalent fractions with the LCD: