Least common multiple (LCM)
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lcm12,30,66
This solution deals with the least common multiple (LCM).
Solution found
660
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Step by Step Solution
Least Common Multiple is :
660Calculate Least Common Multiple for :
12, 30 and 66
Factorize of the above numbers :
12 = 22 • 3
30 = 2 • 3 • 5
66 = 2 • 3 • 11
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 12 | Number 30 | Number 66 | L.C.M (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
LCM = 22 • 3 • 5 • 11
Least Common Multiple is :
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