SOLUTION: I have to find the LCM OF Y/10X^2 AND X/15Y^3. I am getting an answer of 30x^2y^3 and another answer to the same problem of 1/150xy^2. Can you show me the steps on how to do this p

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Question 127529: I have to find the LCM OF Y/10X^2 AND X/15Y^3. I am getting an answer of 30x^2y^3 and another answer to the same problem of 1/150xy^2. Can you show me the steps on how to do this problem correctly.This problem is not in the book. It is a handout. Thankyou!

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Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The LCM of the the denominators is the same as the LCD.
10=2*5
15=3*5
the prime multiples in both are 2*3*5=30
The LCM= 30x^2y^3
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Ed