Question

To find the least number that is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, which are the only two factors that you need to use? Explain

Answer 1

6, 8

Explanation:

2 and 3 are factors of 6. So, if number is divisible by 6, then the same number is divisible by 2 and 3.

Eg: 12 is divisible by 6. So, 2 and 3 will divide 12.

4 and 2 are factors of 8. if number is divisible by 8, then the same number is divisible by 4 and 2.

Eg: 48 is divisible by 8. So, 4 and 2 will divide 48.

So, to find the least number that is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8, then the only two factors that we need to use are 6 and 8.