Rewrite the fractions 1/4 and 5/6 with a least common denominator

1/4 = 3/12 and 1/6 = 2/12

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given two fractions with denominator 4 and 6.

To find the least common denominator, of 4 and 6.

Factorise 4 and 6.

4 = 2x2

6=2x3

Hence Least common denominator = 2x2x3 = 12

Make the given fractions to equivalent fractions with common denominator 12.

1/4 = 1 (3) / 4 (3) = 3/12 and

1/6 = 1 (2) / 6 (2) = 2/12

Hence answer would be

3/12 and 2/12