Find the LCM of 16,40 and 56
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560 is the LCM of 16,40,56
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answer is 560
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Decompose all numbers into prime factors1628242221 402202102551 5622821427712. Write all numbers as the product of its prime factorsPrime factors of 16=24Prime factors of 40=23 . 5Prime factors of 56=23 . 73. Choose the common and uncommon prime factors with the greatest exponent
Common prime factors: 2
Common prime factors with the greatest exponent: 24
Uncommon prime factors: 5 , 7
Uncommon prime factors with the greatest exponent: 51, 71
4. Calculate the Least Common Multiple or LCM
Remember, to find the LCM of several numbers you must multiply the common and uncommon prime factors with the greatest exponent of those numbers.
LCM = 24. 51. 71 = 560
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