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LCM of 6,7 and 9
The smallest number that should also be a positive number, and evenly divide both the numbers, is known as the least common factor. LCM is very important for solving problems, especially fractions, scheduling events etc.
What is the LCM of 6,7 and 9
The LCM of 6,7 and 9 is the lowest number that divides both 6,7 and 9 without leaving any remainder. The LCM of 6,7 and 9 is 126.
How to find the LCM of 6,7 and 9?
The LCM of 6,7 and 9 can be found by the following methods like division method, listing multiples, prime factorization.
LCM of 6,7 and 9 using Division method:
In the division method, we divide both the numbers by the lowest possible number until we get 1 for both numbers.
2 divides 6: → (3, 7, 9)
3 divides 3 and 9: → (1, 7, 3)
7 divides 7: → (1, 1, 3)
3 divides 3: → (1, 1, 1)
LCM = 2 × 3 × 7 × 3 = 126
LCM of 6,7 and 9 using Listing multiples:
We write the multiples of both numbers till we find the common one.
Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120, 126
Multiples of 7: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 126
Multiples of 9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90, 99, 108, 117, 126
The common multiple is 30. So, the LCM of 6,7 and 9 is 126.
LCM of 6,7 and 9 using prime factorization:
We part each number into divisors and select the highest powers of all the prime factors.
6= 3 × 2
7= 7
9= 3 × 3
LCM = 2 × 32 × 7= 126.
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LCM of 6,7 and 9 Examples
Problem 1
Find the LCM of 6,7 and 9
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Problem 2
If a/6+b/9=5/18 , find a and b.
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Problem 3
Simplify the expression: 1/6 + 1/7 + 1/9
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