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Last updated on November 29th, 2024
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.
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.
The LCM of 6,7 and 9 can be found by the following methods like division method, listing multiples, prime factorization.
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
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.
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.
Find the LCM of 6,7 and 9
If a/6+b/9=5/18 , find a and b.
Simplify the expression: 1/6 + 1/7 + 1/9
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