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What is the LCM of 52 and 72

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Answer:

The LCM of 52 and 72 is 936.

Explanation:

1. Find the prime factorization of 52

52 = 2 × 2 × 13

2. Find the prime factorization of 72

72 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

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 × 3 × 13

LCM = 936.

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