Question

Find the LCM of 32, 40, 36?

Answer 1

Answer-1440

Explanation:

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Definition :-

The LCM of a, b

Is the smallest positive number that is divisible by both a and b.

prime factorization of 32:

`2.2.2.2.2`

prime factorization of 40:

`2.2.2.5`

prime factorization of 36:

`2.2.3.3`

Compute a number comprised of factors that appear in at least one of the following

32,40,36

`= 2.2.2.2.2.5.3.3`

Multiply the numbers 2.2.2.2.2.5.3.3 = 1440

`= 1440`

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Answer 2

The least common multiple of 40, 36 and 32 is 1440.