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It's the same process as finding least common multiples.

Example: 1/30 and 1/42

Factor them.

2 x 3 x 5 = 30

2 x 3 x 7 = 42

Combine the factors, eliminating duplicates.

2 x 3 x 5 x 7 = 210, the LCD

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