Question

Least common multiples of 10 and 24

Answer 1

Explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 10

10 = 2 × 5

Find the prime factorization of 24

24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

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

LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

LCM = 120