<PRE><B>Question 560180</B>
 find the LCM of 6x^6 and 18x^4
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Determine the prime-factor form of each expression:
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6x^6 = 3*2*x^6
18x^4 = 3^2*2*x^4
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The LCM must have each prime factor in its highest power:
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LCM = 3^2*2*x^6 = 18x^6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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