Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
240
Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
240Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
5, 12 and 16
Factorize of the above numbers :
5 = 5
12 = 22 • 3
16 = 24
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 5 | Number 12 | Number 16 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
LCM = 24 • 3 • 5
Least Common Multiple is :
240How did we do?
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