Question

How do you find the LCM of 15, 6?

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

Get the prime factors of both numbers

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15: 3 * 5
6 : 3 *2
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Align the common factors and isolate the distinct ones

<pre>
15: 3 * 5
6 : 3 * 2
</pre>

Collate the listed factors. Count the common ones, once only

<pre>
15: 3 * 5
6 : 3 * 2

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: 3 * 5 * 2
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Get the resulting product of the collated factors

`3 * 5 * 2 = 30`