Question

12, 16, 24,36 find the LCM​

Answer 1

Answer:

Method 1: LCM of 12, 16, 24 and 36 by List of Multiples Method

Step 1: Write the multiples of all four numbers, 12, 16, 24 and 36.

Step 2: Spot the ones which are common to all.

Step 3: Take the one which is the least among the common ones as the LCM of 12, 16, 24 and 36.

Here, we write each number in prime factorization form. Then take the product of all factors in their highest power.

Prime Factorisation of 12: 22 × 3

Prime Factorisation of 16: 24

Prime Factorisation of 24: 23 × 3

Prime Factorisation of 36: 22 × 32

LCM of 12, 16, 24 and 36: 24 × 32 = 144

Therefore, LCM (12, 16, 24, 36) is 

144