SOLUTION: how do i find the LCM of 35b^7c^5, 5b^5c^5, 14b^8c^4

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Question 417182: how do i find the LCM of 35b^7c^5, 5b^5c^5, 14b^8c^4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i find the LCM of 35b^7c^5, 5b^5c^5, 14b^8c^4
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Write each in prime-factor form:
5*7*b^7*c^5
5b^5c^5
2*7*b^8*c^4
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The LCM must have each prime factor to its highest power:
5*2*7*b^8*c^5
= 70b^8*c^5
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Stan H.