Least common multiple (LCM)
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lcm(20,24,45)
This solution deals with the least common multiple (LCM).
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Least Common Multiple is :
360Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
20, 24 and 45
Factorize of the above numbers :
20 = 22 • 5
24 = 23 • 3
45 = 32 • 5
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 20 | Number 24 | Number 45 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
LCM = 23 • 32 • 5
Least Common Multiple is :
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