Once upon a time, there was a group of mathematicians who lived in a world where numbers ruled everything. One day, they stumbled upon a problem that involved finding the lowest common denominator in a fraction with an abysmal decimal ratio. They were stumped!

So they set out on a journey to find the solution, trying all sorts of calculations and mathematical tricks. But no matter what they tried, they just couldn't seem to get it right.

Just as they were about to give up, they stumbled upon a magical number fairy who lived deep in the forest. The fairy listened to their problem and with a wave of her wand, she transformed all the decimals into fun and colorful creatures.

The mathematicians were amazed as they watched the creatures dance and play, making all the calculations so much easier. And before they knew it, they had found the answer to their problem!

From then on, the mathematicians never forgot to have fun with numbers and always looked to the number fairy for help when they needed it. And they lived happily ever after, finding the lowest common denominator with ease!

Reflections

• What is a denominator in a fraction?
• How did the mathematicians feel when they first encountered their problem?
• How did the number fairy help the mathematicians solve their problem?
• Why is it important to have fun with numbers?
• Can you think of a time when you had to use math to solve a problem?