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21 October 2024 • 90 questions

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Find the LCM of 8, 12, 18, 24 and 36.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 72.

Prime factorization

8 = 2³

12 = 2² × 3

18 = 2 × 3²

24 = 2³ × 3

36 = 2² × 3²

Highest power of 2 = 2³

Highest power of 3 = 3²

LCM = 2³ × 3² = 8 × 9 = 72

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