How do I know which numbers to multiply to get the LCM of 3 numbers? ex: 45, 15, 18 45 = 5x3x3 15 = 5x3 18=2x3x3 Now, HOW do I know which of these numbers to multiply to get the LCM?
How do I know which numbers to multiply to get the LCM of 3 numbers? ex: 45, 15, 18 45 = 5x3x3 15 = 5x3 18=2x3x3 Now, HOW do I know which of these numbers to multiply to get the LCM?
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Chapter1: Foundations
Section1.1: Introduction To Whole Numbers
Problem 80E: If a number is divisible by 2 and by 3 why is it also divisible by 6?
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How do I know which numbers to multiply to get the LCM of 3 numbers?
ex: 45, 15, 18
45 = 5x3x3
15 = 5x3
18=2x3x3
Now, HOW do I know which of these numbers to multiply to get the LCM?
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