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Least Common Multiplier of
Least Common Multiplier (LCM)
Prime factorization of
divides by
divides by
Prime factorization of
is a prime number, therefore no factorization is possible
Multiply each factor the greatest number of times it occurs in either or
Multiply the numbers:
Adjust Fractions based on the LCM
Multiply each numerator by the same amount needed to multiply its
corresponding denominator to turn it into the LCM
For multiply the denominator and numerator by
For multiply the denominator and numerator by
Apply the fraction rule:
To subtract a larger number from a smaller one switch the order of the numbers. Negate the result by attaching a minus sign
Line up the numbers
Subtract each column of digits, starting from the right and working left
If the digit being subtracted is larger than the digit above it, 'borrow' a digit from the next column to the left.
In the bolded column, subtract the second digit from the first:
In the bolded column, subtract the second digit from the first:
In the bolded column, subtract the second digit from the first:
Place a minus sign in front of the answer
Apply the fraction rule:
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What is 121/8-71/3 ?
The solution to 121/8-71/3 is -205/24