Math Problem Statement

Determine the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions 118118  and 827827.

A.

27

B.

81

C.

108

D.

54

Solution

To find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions 118118\frac{118}{118} and 827827\frac{827}{827}, we first need to identify the denominators.

However, it seems like the fractions 118118?\frac{118118}{?} and 827827?\frac{827827}{?} might be mistyped, because they repeat the numerator. Assuming you meant two fractions that have denominators 118 and 827, the question should focus on the LCM of these denominators.

Here are the steps to find the LCM:

  1. Denominators:

    • First denominator: 118118
    • Second denominator: 827827
  2. Prime factorization:

    • 118=2×59118 = 2 \times 59 (where 59 is a prime number)
    • 827=827827 = 827 (since 827 is a prime number)
  3. LCM Calculation:
    Since 118 and 827 have no common factors, the LCM is their product: LCM=118×827=97586\text{LCM} = 118 \times 827 = 97586

This is not matching the options provided, so let's correct this by re-interpreting that the denominators might have been intended as powers of 3 and 9. Please clarify if I should solve these factors correctly or verify options.

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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 7-9