What is the least common denominator for the fractions below? (Round the answer to the nearest integer) 1/2, 2/3, 4/5
A. 30
B. 25
C. 7
D. 19
We determine least common denominator (LCD) using prime factorization of denominators as follows
2=1*2
3=1*3
5=1*5
Thus, LCD of 2, 3, 5 = 2*3*5=30
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the correct simplification of the expression below? 12 ÷ 3 * 4 - 1 + 23
A. 6
B. 21
C. 38
D. 23
Answer Explanation
Use the order of operations to solve the given equation. The acronym PEDMAS will help us to solve the given problem.
P- Parenthesis
E-Exponents
D-Divide
M-Multiply
A-Add
S-Subtract
From the given equation start with solving :-
12 ÷3 * 4 - 1 + 23
Next, carry out division 12÷3=4
4*4-1+23
Multiply is 4*4=16
16-1+23
Add or subtract can be conducted in any order. From left to right, we subtract followed by addition
Subtract 16-1=15
15+23
The last step is to add 15+23
15+23=38
Thus, the answer to the given equation is 38.
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Q #2: What is the least common denominator for the fractions below? (Round the answer to the nearest integer) 1/2, 2/3, 4/5
A. 30
B. 25
C. 7
D. 19
Answer Explanation
We determine least common denominator (LCD) using prime factorization of denominators as follows
2=1*2
3=1*3
5=1*5
Thus, LCD of 2, 3, 5 = 2*3*5=30
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Q #3: Two friends get frozen yoghurt. The ratio of yoghurt to toppings is 4:3. If one of the friends has 4.5 oz of toppings in their bowl, which of the following is the amount of yoghurt in their desert?
A. 6 oz
B. 5.5 oz
C. 3 oz
D. 3.5 oz
Answer Explanation
Yoghurt: toppings=4:3
Yoghurt: 4.5 oz =4:3
We convert the given ratio into a proportion equation as below
Multiply both sides by 4.5 oz
