Math Problem Statement

The L.C.M. of 23 × 32 × 5 × 11, 24 × 34 × 52 × 7 and 25 × 33 × 53 × 72 ×11 is: 2 A) 23 × 32 × 5 B) 25 × 34 × 53 C) 23 × 34 × 5 D) 25 × 34 × 53 × 72 ×11

Solution

To find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of three numbers, we look at the prime factorization of each number and take the highest power of each prime factor present in any of the numbers.

Given the numbers are in factored form, let’s break them down first:

  1. Number 1: 23×32×5×112^3 \times 3^2 \times 5 \times 11
  2. Number 2: 24×34×52×72^4 \times 3^4 \times 5^2 \times 7
  3. Number 3: 25×33×53×72×112^5 \times 3^3 \times 5^3 \times 7^2 \times 11

Step-by-Step Process for LCM:

We now find the highest powers of each prime factor across the three numbers:

  • For 2: The highest power is 252^5.
  • For 3: The highest power is 343^4.
  • For 5: The highest power is 535^3.
  • For 7: The highest power is 727^2.
  • For 11: The highest power is 1111.

Thus, the LCM is: LCM=25×34×53×72×11LCM = 2^5 \times 3^4 \times 5^3 \times 7^2 \times 11

This matches option D: 25×34×53×72×112^5 \times 3^4 \times 5^3 \times 7^2 \times 11.

Answer:

The correct option is D.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you find the LCM of two numbers?
  2. What is the difference between GCD and LCM?
  3. How can you use the prime factorization method to find the LCM of large numbers?
  4. What is the LCM of 12, 15, and 18?
  5. How do you calculate the LCM of fractions?

Tip: Always break down numbers into their prime factorizations to make LCM and GCD calculations easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Prime Factorization

Formulas

LCM = Highest power of each prime factor

Theorems

LCM Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-9