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Find the lowest common denominator (LCD) of

these fractions.
3
5
8x
18x

Find the lowest common denominator (LCD) of these fractions. 3 5 8x 18x-example-1

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Answer:

72x

Explanation:

8x = 2 * 2 * 2 * x = 2³ * x

18x = 2 * 3 * 3 * x = 2 * 3² * x

LCD = 2³ * 3² * x = 8 * 9 * x = 72x

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