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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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JudyIn 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).
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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What is the LCM of 32 and 15?
Oh, dude, the LCM of 32 and 15 is like the smallest number that both 32 and 15 can divide evenly into. So, you take the prime factors of each number, which are 2^5 and 3 * 5, then you just multiply the highest power of each prime factor together. That gives you 2^5 * 3 * 5, which equals 480. So, the LCM of 32 and 15 is 480.
Need number that 3 5 and 8 go into?
The numbers which are divisible by 3, 5 & 8 are multiples of their LCM. The lcm of 3, 5 & 8 is 3 x 5 x 8 = 120 So 3, 5 & 8 all divide into 120, 240, 360, 480, 600, ...
What is the lcm of 5 18 and 45?
The LCM always be the largest of the given numbers or a multiple of the largest number. The largest number given is 45, but 18 will not divide evenly into 45. The next multiple of 45 is 90 (2 x 45). Since 90 is divisible by both 5 and 18, then 90 is the LCM.
How many times does 5 go into 81?
16 with 1 remaining 81 - 1 = 80 = 5 x 16
What is the LCM of 2 6 and 5?
30Least Common Multiple (LCM) of (2,5,6) is 30.
