Math Problem Statement

Determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the numbers in each set: (a) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12; (b) 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15; (c) 3, 5, 14, 18, 25, 35, 70.

Solution

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Problem Breakdown:

Given:

  1. a)2,4,6,8,10,12a) \, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
  2. b)2,3,5,6,8,10,15b) \, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15
  3. c)3,5,14,18,25,35,70c) \, 3, 5, 14, 18, 25, 35, 70

You are likely being asked to find the LCM of the entire set of numbers provided in each list.

Steps to Find the LCM:

  1. List the prime factors of each number in the set.
  2. Identify the highest power of each prime that appears in the factorization of any number in the list.
  3. Multiply these highest powers together to find the LCM.

Solutions:

  1. For Set (a): 2,4,6,8,10,122, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

    • Factorize each:
      • 2 = 212^1
      • 4 = 222^2
      • 6 = 21×312^1 \times 3^1
      • 8 = 232^3
      • 10 = 21×512^1 \times 5^1
      • 12 = 22×312^2 \times 3^1
    • LCM = 23×31×51=1202^3 \times 3^1 \times 5^1 = 120
  2. For Set (b): 2,3,5,6,8,10,152, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15

    • Factorize each:
      • 2 = 212^1
      • 3 = 313^1
      • 5 = 515^1
      • 6 = 21×312^1 \times 3^1
      • 8 = 232^3
      • 10 = 21×512^1 \times 5^1
      • 15 = 31×513^1 \times 5^1
    • LCM = 23×31×51=1202^3 \times 3^1 \times 5^1 = 120
  3. For Set (c): 3,5,14,18,25,35,703, 5, 14, 18, 25, 35, 70

    • Factorize each:
      • 3 = 313^1
      • 5 = 515^1
      • 14 = 21×712^1 \times 7^1
      • 18 = 21×322^1 \times 3^2
      • 25 = 525^2
      • 35 = 51×715^1 \times 7^1
      • 70 = 21×51×712^1 \times 5^1 \times 7^1
    • LCM = 21×32×52×71=31502^1 \times 3^2 \times 5^2 \times 7^1 = 3150

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you determine the greatest common divisor (GCD) of a set of numbers?
  2. Can you explain how the LCM is useful in solving problems involving fractions?
  3. What is the prime factorization of 3150?
  4. How do you calculate the LCM if the numbers have no common factors?
  5. How can LCM be applied in real-world scenarios?

Tip: Understanding how to find the LCM is particularly helpful in adding and subtracting fractions where the denominators are different.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Prime Factorization

Formulas

LCM of two or more numbers using prime factorization

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7