Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
4,788
Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
4788Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
36, 38 and 42
Factorize of the above numbers :
36 = 22 • 32
38 = 2 • 19
42 = 2 • 3 • 7
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 36 | Number 38 | Number 42 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
LCM = 22 • 32 • 7 • 19
Least Common Multiple is :
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