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How do you find the Least common multiple of #20y, 14y^2#?

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Nov 30, 2016

#LCM = 2^2*5*7*y^2=140y^2#

Explanation:

Factorize the two expressions:

#20y=2^2*5*y#
#14y^2=2*7*y^2#

The LCM is the product of all factors - common or not common - taken once with the highest exponent.

#LCM = 2^2*5*7*y^2=140y^2#

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