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What is the least number you could multiply by to write an equivalent equation with integer coefficients?

1/3(4a+1)=1/2a

Multiply both sides of the equation by _____ .

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The least common multiple of the divisors 3 and 2 is 6. Multiplying by 6 gives you
2(4a+1) = 3a

Multiply both sides of the equation by 6.
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