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To solve common multiples, take the prime factorization of each number. As an example, lets look at 14, 50, and 70...
14 = 21 x 71
50 = 21 x 52
70 = 21 x 51 x 71
To find the least common multiple, take each factor present, with the maximum encountered value of its exponent, and multiply them together...
21 x 52 x 71 = 350. The LCM of 14, 50, and 70 is 350.
Not asked, but answered for completeness, to find the greatest common divisor, take each factor present, with the smallest encountered value of its exponent, and multiply them togother. Note that a missing factor effectively has an exponent of zero...
21 x 50 x 70 = 2. The GCD of 14, 50, and 70 is 2.
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How do you solve greatest common multiples?
This cannot be answered because the common multiples of any two or more numbers are infinite.
What are the first three common multiple of 9 and 15?
The way to solve this is as follows:Find the least common multiple of the two numbers.Multiply this least common multiple by 2 and by 3, to get the next two common multiples.
How do you find the most common multiple?
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What are the most common multiples of 10 and 9?
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How do you know whether to use common multiples or common multiples to solve a problem?
That seems like a fairly easy choice...
How do you solve greatest common multiples?
This cannot be answered because the common multiples of any two or more numbers are infinite.
How does finding the common factors or multiples help you solve a problem?
The answer will depend on the problem!
Why do common multiples and common factors help solve a problem?
yes because it helps me figure out all the prime numbers!;)
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What are the first three common multiple of 9 and 15?
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What do you call multiples that are shared by two or more numbers?
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