Do the numbers first. The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24. Choose the higher of the variables. The LCM of 6a3 and 8a is 24a3
24a3
The lowest common multiple of 6a and 8a is 24a.
24a3
Do the numbers first. The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24. Choose the highest of the powers. The LCM is 24a^3
280a4b2
5a times 3a minus 8a = (5*3)*a2 - 8a = 15a2 - 8a
8a+48b=
The GCF is 8a.
8a-a-a = 6a
8a-3b = 5
8a - 15 = -3 8a = 15 - 3 8a = 12 a = 12/8 = 6/4 = 3/2