Question

what is the least common multiple, LCM, of the two monomials?
15x^2y^3 and 18xy^2

Answer 1

90xy square

Answer 2

15(18).

Let's examine the factors.

15 = 3(5)

18 = 2(3)(3)

If we multiplied 18 by 5, 2(3)(3)(5), we'd have a multiple of 3(5).

Answer 3

wouldnt it be 90x^2y^3?

Answer 4

Yes it would. Good job.

Answer 5

thanks!:)

Answer 6

not a problem