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Find the lowest common denominator of 1/3 and 2/5

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Answer:

The lowest ccommon denominator (or LCD) of 1/3 and 2/5 is 15.

Explanation:

The lowest multiple of 3 and 5 is 3*5 = 15.

In terms with the LCD, 1/3 now equals 5/15; and 2/5 now equals 6/15.

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