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The least common denominator of 10 15 to solve 2/10 10/15

User Jim Keener
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Answer:

LCM = 30.

Explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 10. 10 = 2 × 5.

Find the prime factorization of 15. 15 = 3 × 5.

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm: LCM = 2 × 3 × 5.

LCM = 30.

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