SOLUTION: What is the least common multiple of 42 & 56?

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Question 352621: What is the least common multiple of 42 & 56?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the least common multiple of 42 & 56?
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Find the prime factor form of 42 and 56
42 = 2*3*7
56 = 2^3*7
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The least common multiple must have each of the
prime factors in their highest power.
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lcm = (2^3)*3*7 = 168
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Stan H.