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It's not necessary. Since 72 is a multiple of 24, it's automatically the LCM, but if you insist...

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 72

Combine the factors, eliminating duplicates.

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 72, the LCM

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This is a bad example. 72 is a multiple of 24 and therefore 72 is the LCM.
2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 72

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 72, the LCM

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2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24

2 x 3 x 5 = 30

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 = 120, the LCM

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