What is the least common multiple of 25 and 50?

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GM_Phrostbyte
Jul 4, 2017

#50#

Explanation:

You have to factor each number into its prime factors:

#25=5^2#
#50=5^2*2#

You now have to multiply each different factor that has the highest exponent:

#lcm=5^2*2=50#

The lowest common multiple is #50#.

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