what are the first 3 common denominators of 1/3 and 1/2

Question

What are the first  three  common denominators of 1/3 and1/2

Answer 1

Sherri, the easiest way to do this is to list multiples of each denominator.

 

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

 

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30

 

What are the first three matches? 6, 12, and 18.

 

Hope this helps!