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Write the prime factorization of each denominator.

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Write the each prime factorization in the exponential form.

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Multiply the highest power of each factor in either number.

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Least Common Denominator of 17 and 51 is 51.\"\"

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Rewrite the equivalent fractions using the LCD.

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\"\"       (Multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by 3)

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\"\"      (Multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by 1)\"\"

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Since the denominators of the fractions are same, compare the numerators.

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Numerators are same.

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So, replace the \"\" symbol with = symbol.

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The true statement is \"\"

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