The least common denominator of the rational expressions in a rational equation is the product of the denominators.

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The least common denominator (LCD) of the rational expressions in a rational equation is not simply the product of the denominators, but rather the smallest common multiple of these denominators. This means it includes each factor at its highest power that occurs in any of the denominators, not necessarily the direct product of all denominators, which could result in a larger number than needed.

The Least Common Denominator of the Rational Expressions in a Rational