SOLUTION: Find the least common multiple of the two expressions 15v^4w^8 and 9vw^5x^4

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Question 398099: Find the least common multiple of the two expressions
15v^4w^8 and 9vw^5x^4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the least common multiple of the two expressions
15v^4w^8 and 9vw^5x^4
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Determine the prime factor form of each expression:
1st: 3*5*v^4*w^8
2nd: 3^2*v *w^5*x^4
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The lcm contains all the factors to their highest power
lcm = 3^2*5*v^4*x^8*x^4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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