Question

Find the smallest whole number that is divisible by both 720 and 1575​

Answer 1

720 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5

1,575 = 3 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 7

LCM of 720 and 1,575 =

2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 7 = 25,200

Answer 2

LCM = 2^4 x 3^2 x 5^2 x 7 = 25200

Explanation:

Prime factorization of 720:

720 = 2^4 x 3^2 x 5

Prime factorization of 1575:

1575 = 3^2 x 5^2 x 7