SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 126

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q126

What is the least common multiple of 210, 336, and 504?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 5040.

Prime factorization of the numbers

⇒ 210 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 7

⇒ 336 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7

⇒ 504 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7

Hence,

LCM(210, 336, 504) = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 5040