SOLUTION: How do I find the lowest common denominator of these Algebra fractions: ____3__ 10x+10 and ____X_______ 5x squared - 5

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Question 388738: How do I find the lowest common denominator of these Algebra fractions:
____3__
10x+10
and
____X_______
5x squared - 5
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the LCD of these fractions we factor each one:

3%2F%2810%28x%2B1%29%29 and x%2F%285%28x%2B1%29%28x-1%29%29

The LCD is the LCM of 10%28x%2B1%29 and 5%28x%2B1%29%28x-1%29, which is 10%28x%2B1%29%28x-1%29.