Question

Find the LCM using the division method 96 120 240

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the prime factorization of 96

96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

Find the prime factorization of 120

120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:

LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

LCM = 480