Question

Determine the LCM of the given number using the prime factorisation method 216,72 and 270​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the prime factorization of 216. 216 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3.

Find the prime factorization of 72. 72 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3.

Find the prime factorization of 270. 270 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5.

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM: LCM = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 = 1080