Find the least common denominator for these two rational expressions -8/x^2 -1/5x

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation:

-8x^2 - 1/5x

Find the least common denominator.

Solution:
In order to find the least common denominator, we must look first for the lcd of the numerical coefficient. In our case, since we have a term with degrees, we must simply look for the term with the lowest degree. -x is lower than -x^2, therefore the least common denominator is -x.

Least Common Denominator = -x

Final answer:

Least Common Denominator = -x