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What's the Least Common Denominator? Instructional VideoWhat's the Least Common Denominator? Instructional Video
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What's the Least Common Denominator?

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Help your class take on the least common denominator by providing them with this informational video. The video gives a definition of the least common denominator and includes an example using two algebraic fractions. This is definitely a definition meant for algebra rather than pre-algebra.

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algebraic fractions, rational expressions, common denominators, fractions, least common denominator, least common multiple

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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:10
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