Question

what is the LCM of 16a^3b and 24ab^2 ?

A) 48a^3b^2

B) 96a^3b^2

C)8ab^2

D)2ab^2

Answer 1

16a^3b = 2^4a^3b
24ab^2 = 2^3*3ab^2

lcm = 2^4*3*a^3b^2 = 48a^3b^2 so choice A) is right sure