The factors of 24 are 2,2,2,3
the factors of 27 are 3,3,3
The factors of 54 are 3,3,3,3,2
The LCM has to be 2,2,2,3,3,3,3 factors or 8*81
Find the LCM for the given numbers by an appropriate method. 24, 54, and 27 Show your method.
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One way to do this is to find the multiples of 54. When you find the number that is also divisible by 24 and 27.
54, 108, 162, 216, 270 . . .
Which of those numbers is also divisible by both 24 and 27?
54, 108, 162, 216, 270 . . .
Which of those numbers is also divisible by both 24 and 27?
2 answers