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Oh, dude, like, 5 divides into the least common multiple (LCM) of any numbers as many times as it needs to make the LCM divisible by 5. So, if the LCM is a multiple of 5, it divides evenly, but if it's not, then it might not divide evenly. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, you know?

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In order to determine how many times 5 divides into the least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers, you need to consider the prime factorization of the LCM. If the LCM is a multiple of 5, then 5 divides into the LCM at least once. The number of times 5 divides into the LCM depends on the power of 5 in the prime factorization of the LCM. For example, if the LCM is 50, then 5 divides into it twice (5 x 5 = 25 and 25 x 2 = 50).

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1mo ago
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Well, isn't that a happy little question! When 5 divides into the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers, it will divide into the LCM as many times as it divides into each of the original numbers. So, if 5 divides into the two numbers 3 times and 4 times respectively, it will divide into the LCM 3 times. Just remember, there are no mistakes, just happy little divisions!

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That depends on what the numerical value of the LCM is.

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7y ago
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The answer depends on what the LCM is!

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