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It looks like you uploaded an image showing a math quiz. The task is to find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) for several pairs or groups of numbers. Here is the list of the problems shown:

  1. LCM of 2424 and 6060
  2. LCM of 55, 1818, and 2020
  3. LCM of 66, 1818, and 2424
  4. LCM of 1515, 2020, and 3030
  5. LCM of 1212, 3636, and 4848

Let me solve each of these problems one by one:

1. LCM of 2424 and 6060

The prime factorizations are:

  • 24=23×324 = 2^3 \times 3
  • 60=22×3×560 = 2^2 \times 3 \times 5

To find the LCM, take the highest powers of all primes involved:

  • 232^3, 33, and 55.

LCM =23×3×5=120= 2^3 \times 3 \times 5 = 120.

2. LCM of 55, 1818, and 2020

Prime factorizations are:

  • 5=55 = 5
  • 18=2×3218 = 2 \times 3^2
  • 20=22×520 = 2^2 \times 5

LCM takes the highest powers:

  • 222^2, 323^2, and 55.

LCM =22×32×5=180= 2^2 \times 3^2 \times 5 = 180.

3. LCM of 66, 1818, and 2424

Prime factorizations are:

  • 6=2×36 = 2 \times 3
  • 18=2×3218 = 2 \times 3^2
  • 24=23×324 = 2^3 \times 3

LCM takes the highest powers:

  • 232^3 and 323^2.

LCM =23×32=72= 2^3 \times 3^2 = 72.

4. LCM of 1515, 2020, and 3030

Prime factorizations are:

  • 15=3×515 = 3 \times 5
  • 20=22×520 = 2^2 \times 5
  • 30=2×3×530 = 2 \times 3 \times 5

LCM takes the highest powers:

  • 222^2, 33, and 55.

LCM =22×3×5=60= 2^2 \times 3 \times 5 = 60.

5. LCM of 1212, 3636, and 4848

Prime factorizations are:

  • 12=22×312 = 2^2 \times 3
  • 36=22×3236 = 2^2 \times 3^2
  • 48=24×348 = 2^4 \times 3

LCM takes the highest powers:

  • 242^4 and 323^2.

LCM =24×32=144= 2^4 \times 3^2 = 144.


Summary of LCMs:

  1. LCM of 2424 and 6060 = 120
  2. LCM of 55, 1818, and 2020 = 180
  3. LCM of 66, 1818, and 2424 = 72
  4. LCM of 1515, 2020, and 3030 = 60
  5. LCM of 1212, 3636, and 4848 = 144

Let me know if you want further details or if you have any other questions.

Here are 5 related questions for more practice:

  1. What is the LCM of 10, 15, and 25?
  2. How do you find the LCM of numbers using their prime factorizations?
  3. What is the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) of 18, 24, and 30?
  4. Can the LCM of two numbers ever be smaller than both numbers? Why or why not?
  5. How does finding the LCM help in solving fraction addition problems?

Tip: The LCM is useful for adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Prime Factorization
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8