The L.C.M of C³ a and b is
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Step-by-step explanation:
a b c³
a×b×c³
LCM = All prime factors and the highest exponent
We are given two numbers in terms of a and b.
We will use the formulas of square and cubes and then we will expand them.
This will give us their factors. Using these factors, we will find the LCM.
Using the formula to find the factors-
⇒a3+b3=(a+b)(a2−ab+b2)
⇒a4−b4=(a2+b2)(a2−b2)
⇒a4−b4=(a2+b2)(a+b)(a−b)
Now, before finding LCM, let us know what is LCM.
The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of certain numbers is the smallest number that is the multiple of all the numbers. If we observe, this number is bigger than all the given numbers of which LCM is to be found.
Let us understand by an example: LCM of 34 and 40. At first, we will find their factors:
34=2×17
40=23×5
To find LCM, we take the highest values of all the factors. For example, the highest power of 2 is 3.
LCM = 23×5×17
LCM = 680
Hence, LCM of 34 and 40 is 680.
Now, let us move towards our question. We have found their factors. Now, just like we took the highest value of all the factors in the above example, we will do the same here.
LCM = (a+b)(a−b)(a2+b2)(a2−ab+b2)
LCM = (a3+b3)(a2+b2)(a−b)
Therefore, the LCM of (a3+b3) and (a4−b4) is (a3+b3)(a2+b2)(a−b).