Question

Write the smallest number which is divisible by both 306and657

Answer 1

the smallest number which is divisible by 306 and 657 is their LCM and their LCM is equal to 22338.

Answer 2

Answer:

22338

Step-by-step explanation:

When we talk about a number x divisible by another number y we mean that the number x is a multiple of y.

With this interpretation we understand that this questions seeks to get the least common multiple of 306 and 657.

We will use the prime factorization method to get the LCM.

306 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 17

657 = 3 × 3 × 73

The LCM is given by :

2 × 3² × 17 × 73 = 22338

= 22338