SOLUTION: Find the least common multiples of 18,27,and 45

Question 199502: Find the least common multiples of 18,27,and 45

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First, list the prime factorization of each number. If you need help with prime factorization, check out this solver.

18: 2*3*3

27: 3*3*3

45: 3*3*5

Now highlight the unique factors. Remember, highlight the factors that occur most frequently

18: 2*3*3

27: 3*3*3

45: 3*3*5

Now multiply all of the highlighted factors

2*3*3*3*5=270

So the LCM of 18, 27, and 45 is 270

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