Hi,

factoring each out...Yes! 2295.  Good Work

27	3	3	3	

45	3	3	        5

153	3	3		      17

LCM	 			

 

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 Find the leas common multiple(LCM)of the following numbers 27,45,153. I came up with 2295. Is that correct? 

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27 = 3^3

45 = 3^2*5

153 = 3^2*17

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LCM must have all the prime factors in their highest power:

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LCM = 3^3*5*17 = 2295

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You are correct.

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Cheers,

Stan H. 

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