SOLUTION: In adding or subtracting fractions ANY common denominator will allow you to add /subtract the two fractions. However discuss what is the advantage might be in using the LEAST commo

Question 1134146: In adding or subtracting fractions ANY common denominator will allow you to add /subtract the two fractions. However discuss what is the advantage might be in using the LEAST common denominator to add/subtract them.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no advantage.
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eg, 1/6 + 1/4
Use the produce 6*4 = 24
--> 4/24 + 6/24 = 10/24 = 5/12
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Zero time spent finding the LCD.
Reducing from 10/24 to 5/12 is easy.
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IDK why people fret about the LCD.

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