Least common multiple (LCM)
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lcm(9,12,36)
This solution deals with the least common multiple (LCM).
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Least Common Multiple is :
36Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
9, 12 and 36
Factorize of the above numbers :
9 = 32
12 = 22 • 3
36 = 22 • 32
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 9 | Number 12 | Number 36 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
LCM = 22 • 32
Least Common Multiple is :
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