Solution - Least common multiple (LCM)
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Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
5712Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
42, 17 and 48
Factorize of the above numbers :
42 = 2 • 3 • 7
17 = 17
48 = 24 • 3
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 42 | Number 17 | Number 48 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
LCM = 24 • 3 • 7 • 17
Least Common Multiple is :
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