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Least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions is the least common multiple (LCM)
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\Write the prime factorization of each denominator.
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Write each prime factorization in the exponential form.
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Multiply the highest power of each factor in either denominator.
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Least common denominator (LCD) of the given fractions is 40.
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