Find the LCM of the numbers in Each set
a) 24 and 36
b) 12 and 72
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LCM of 24, 36, and 72 by Prime Factorization
LCM of 24, 36, and 72 by Prime FactorizationPrime factorization of 24, 36, and 72 is (2 × 2 × 2 × 3) = 23 × 31, (2 × 2 × 3 × 3) = 22 × 32, and (2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3) = 23 × 32 respectively. LCM of 24, 36, and 72 can be obtained by multiplying prime factors raised to their respective highest power, i.e. 23 × 32 = 72.
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