Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
3,360
Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
3360Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
32, 42 and 40
Factorize of the above numbers :
32 = 25
42 = 2 • 3 • 7
40 = 23 • 5
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 32 | Number 42 | Number 40 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
LCM = 25 • 3 • 5 • 7
Least Common Multiple is :
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