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  • https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/Grayson_College/Prealgebra/Book%3A_Prealgebra_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Fractions/4.08%3A_Add_and_Subtract_Fractions_with_Different_Denominators_(Part_1)
    The least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions is the least common multiple (LCM) of their denominators. To find the LCD of two fractions, factor each denominator into its primes. Then list the p...The least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions is the least common multiple (LCM) of their denominators. To find the LCD of two fractions, factor each denominator into its primes. Then list the primes, matching primes in columns when possible, and bring down the columns. Finally, multiply the factors together, the product is the LCM of the denominators which is also the LCD of the fractions.

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