Math Problem Statement
The L.C.M. of 23 × 32 × 5 × 11, 24 × 34 × 52 × 7 and 25 × 33 × 53 × 72 ×11 is:
Solution
To find the Least Common Multiple (L.C.M.) of the given numbers:
- First number:
- Second number:
- Third number:
The L.C.M. is found by taking the highest powers of all the prime factors involved.
Prime Factor Breakdown:
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Prime 2:
- First number:
- Second number:
- Third number:
- Maximum power:
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Prime 3:
- First number:
- Second number:
- Third number:
- Maximum power:
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Prime 5:
- First number:
- Second number:
- Third number:
- Maximum power:
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Prime 7:
- First number: No 7
- Second number:
- Third number:
- Maximum power:
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Prime 11:
- First number:
- Second number: No 11
- Third number:
- Maximum power:
L.C.M. is the product of the highest powers of all primes:
Now, let's calculate the L.C.M:
The L.C.M. is:
Let me calculate the exact value.The Least Common Multiple (L.C.M.) of the given numbers is .
Would you like further details or explanations on this solution?
Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
- How do we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of similar numbers?
- What is the difference between LCM and GCD?
- How does the LCM change if additional prime factors are introduced?
- How would you find the LCM of more than three numbers?
- Can the LCM be smaller than any of the given numbers?
Tip: The LCM helps in finding common periods or cycles in problems involving multiple repeating events.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Prime Factorization
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Formulas
LCM = Product of highest powers of all prime factors involved
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12