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What is the least common denominator of (1)/(x+5) and (1)/(x)?

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Final answer:

The least common denominator (LCD) of (1)/(x+5) and (1)/(x) is x(x+5).

Step-by-step explanation:

The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators have in common. To find the LCD of (1)/(x+5) and (1)/(x), we need to determine the factors of each denominator:

(x+5): 1, (x+5)

(x): 1, x

The factors that are common to both denominators are 1 and x+5. Therefore, the LCD is x(x+5).

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