Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
6,840
Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
6840Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
36, 38 and 40
Factorize of the above numbers :
36 = 22 • 32
38 = 2 • 19
40 = 23 • 5
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 36 | Number 38 | Number 40 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
LCM = 23 • 32 • 5 • 19
Least Common Multiple is :
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