Mathematics for Machine Technology
Mathematics for Machine Technology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781133281450
Author: John C. Peterson, Robert D. Smith
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 1A

Express 1 3 , 2 5 , 5 6 , and 4 9 as equivalent fractions having the lowest common denominator.

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To determine

Evaluate the lowest common denominator and its equivalent fraction.

Answer to Problem 1A

The equivalent fractions are 3090, 3690, 7590 and 4090.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Fractions are 13, 25, 56 and 49.

Concept used:

Lowest common denominator is the smallest number which divides all the denominators of the fractions with zero remainder. Divide the lowest common number by denominator and then obtained value is multiplied with each fraction on numerator and denominator.

Calculation:

Prime factorizations of the denominators are given as follows:

  3=1×35=1×56=1×2×39=1×32

The lowest common denominator is given as follows:

  1×32×2×590

Divide 90 by first fraction denominator 3.

  90÷330

Multiply 30 with first fraction 13 on numerator and denominator.

  13=1×303×30=3090

Divide 90 by second fraction denominator 5.

  90÷518

Multiply 18 with second fraction 25 on numerator and denominator.

  25=2×185×18=3690

Divide 90 by third fraction denominator 6.

  90÷615

Multiply 15 with third fraction 56 on numerator and denominator.

  56=5×156×15=7590

Divide 90 by fourth fraction denominator 9.

  90÷910

Multiply 10 with fourth fraction 49 on numerator and denominator.

  49=4×109×10=4090

Thus, the equivalent fractions are 3090, 3690, 7590 and 4090.

Conclusion:

The equivalent fractions are 3090, 3690, 7590 and 4090.

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