Question

Convert the given fractions into like fractions.
3/4 5/8​

Answer 1

Answer:

First we will take the LCM Of 3/4 and 5/8

LCM of 4 and 8 is 8

so it will 6/8 and 5/8 will be the answer

Answer 2

The like fractions are 6/8 and 5/8.

Given:

Two fractions, 3/4 and 5/8.

To Find:

The given fractions in terms of like fractions.

Solution:

Those fractions which have different denominators are called, unlike fractions.

Like fractions are the fractions that have the same denominator.

We observe that 3/4 and 5/8 have different denominators, 4 and 8. Hence they are unlike fractions. To convert them into like fractions,  we need to follow the below steps:

Step 1: Find out the LCM of 4 and 8.

4 = 2 x 2 = 2²

8 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 2³

Hence, LCM (4, 8) = 2x2x2 = 2³.

Step 2: Convert 3/4 and 5/8 into fractions having the denominator 8.

3/4 x 2/2 = 6/8, 5/8 x 1/1 = 5/8.

Since 5/8 and 6/8 have the same denominator, they are like fractions.

Hence, the like fractions are 6/8 and 5/8.

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