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

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

Answer by jim_thompson5910(28598) About Me  (Show Source):
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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