Math Problem Statement

Find the least common multiple of these two expressions.

4*u^3w^2v^6  and  22u^4w^*8

Solution

To find the least common multiple (LCM) of two algebraic expressions, we need to consider the highest powers of all the variables involved in both expressions. Let's break down the given expressions:

  1. First Expression: 4u3w2v64u^3w^2v^6

    • Coefficient: 4
    • u3u^3
    • w2w^2
    • v6v^6
  2. Second Expression: 22u4w822u^4w^8

    • Coefficient: 22
    • u4u^4
    • w8w^8
    • No vv term

Steps to Find the LCM:

  1. LCM of the Coefficients:

    • The coefficients are 4 and 22.
    • The LCM of 4 and 22 is 44.
  2. LCM of the Variables:

    • For uu: The highest power between u3u^3 and u4u^4 is u4u^4.
    • For ww: The highest power between w2w^2 and w8w^8 is w8w^8.
    • For vv: The highest power is v6v^6 (since the second expression does not have vv).

Putting it all together:

The LCM is 44u4w8v644u^4w^8v^6.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you find the LCM of numerical values only?
  2. What is the significance of finding the LCM in algebraic expressions?
  3. How does the LCM of algebraic expressions differ from the LCM of numbers?
  4. Can you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of these two expressions?
  5. How would the LCM change if a new variable was introduced in one of the expressions?

Tip: When finding the LCM of algebraic expressions, always take the highest power of each variable from the expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School