Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
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Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
1440Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
72, 96 and 120
Factorize of the above numbers :
72 = 23 • 32
96 = 25 • 3
120 = 23 • 3 • 5
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 72 | Number 96 | Number 120 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
LCM = 25 • 32 • 5
Least Common Multiple is :
1440How did we do?
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