Answer:
Explanation:
Let's say we wanted to find the LCM of 6 and 8.
First, write the prime factorization of both:
6 = 2×3
8 = 2³
Let's include all the exponents:
6 = 2¹×3¹
8 = 2³×3⁰
The LCM needs to have the prime factors with the highest exponents.
So we need prime factors of 2 and 3. The exponent of the 2 will be three, and the exponent of the 3 will be one.
LCM = 2³×3¹
LCM = 24