Question 654681: find the least common multiple of 48, 60, 75
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (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.
48: 2*2*2*2*3
60: 2*2*3*5
75: 3*5*5
Now highlight the unique factors. Remember, highlight the factors that occur most frequently
48: 2*2*2*2*3
60: 2*2*3*5
75: 3*5*5
Now multiply all of the highlighted factors
2*2*2*2*3*5*5=1200
So the LCM of 48, 60, and 75 is 1200
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