Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
6,384
Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
6384Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
42, 38 and 16
Factorize of the above numbers :
42 = 2 • 3 • 7
38 = 2 • 19
16 = 24
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 42 | Number 38 | Number 16 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
LCM = 24 • 3 • 7 • 19
Least Common Multiple is :
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