Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
5,460
Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
5460Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
42, 60 and 78
Factorize of the above numbers :
42 = 2 • 3 • 7
60 = 22 • 3 • 5
78 = 2 • 3 • 13
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 42 | Number 60 | Number 78 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
LCM = 22 • 3 • 5 • 7 • 13
Least Common Multiple is :
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