Question
Find the LCM for the given numbers using prime factorization.
56 and 96
56 and 96
Answers
drwls
Prime factors of 56: 2*2*2*7
Prime factors of 96: 2*2*2*2*2*3
The Lowest Common Multiple is the product of five 2's, one 3 and one 7. Multiply that out for the answer.
Prime factors of 96: 2*2*2*2*2*3
The Lowest Common Multiple is the product of five 2's, one 3 and one 7. Multiply that out for the answer.