SOLUTION: Find the LCD of the follwing fractions: (1.) 3 3 1 - , - , - 4 8 5 (2.) 3 3 1 - , - , - a b 5 I THINK THE LCD OF THE FIRST SET OF FRACTIONS

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Question 204640: Find the LCD of the follwing fractions:
(1.)
3 3 1
- , - , -
4 8 5

(2.)
3 3 1
- , - , -
a b 5


I THINK THE LCD OF THE FIRST SET OF FRACTIONS IS 40... AM IN RIGHT? I DONT KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THE SECOND SET THOUGH. THANK YOU!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the LCD of the follwing fractions:
(1.)
3 3 1
-,-,-
4 8 5
The LCD is 40, you're correct.
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(2.)
3 3 1
-,-,-
a b 5
The LCD is the product, a*b*5, or 5ab.