What is the LCM of 240 and 144?

Answer 1

To determine the LCM of a set of numbers, firstly convert each number into its prime factors.

240 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 = 24 x 3 x 5

144 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 24 x 32

The LCM is the product of the highest power of each prime factor.

The LCM of 240 and 144 is 24 x 32 x 5 = 720.

Answer 2

Well, darling, the LCM of 240 and 144 is 720. It's like finding the common ground between a diva and a drama queen - you gotta find the lowest number they both agree on. So, 720 it is, honey!