Question

determine the samllest 3 digit number wchich is divisible by 6, 8, 12​

Answer 1

Answer:

120

Step-by-step explanation:

A number which is divisible by lcm of 6,8,12 will be divisible by these numbers.

LCM of 6,8,12 is 24

To find smallest 3 digit number divisible by 24, take the multiples of 24

24×1=24

24×2=48

24×3=72

24×4=96

24×5=120

So the smallest 3 digit number divisible by 6, 8 & 12 is 120.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The smallest three digit number which is divisible by 6, 8,12 is 120

Step by step explanation :-

6 = 2*3

8 = 2*2*2

12 = 2*2*3

LCM = 2*2*2*'3 = 24

Then we will multiply all number to 24 till we get smallest three digit number

24*1 = 24

24*2 = 48

24*3 = 72

24*4 = 96

24*5 = 120

Hence 120 is the required number .