Question #70600

1 Answer
Jan 25, 2018

12

Explanation:

The LCM he needs to use is the LCM of the two denominators.

In this case, they are #4# and #6#.

4 is #2 xx 2#

6 is #2 xx 3#

In order for the LCM to be divisible by BOTH numbers, we need at least two 2s and one 3.

Therefore, our LCM is #2 xx 2 xx 3 = 12#