WAEC Mathematics 2007 Question 2

Question 2

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Find the LCM of 23 × 3 × 52, 2 × 32 × 5 and 22 × 33 × 5.

  1. A.22 × 33 × 52
  2. B.23 × 33 × 5
  3. C.22 × 32 × 52
  4. D.23 × 33 × 52
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (23 × 33 × 52)

Explanation

The LCM takes the highest power of each prime: 23, 33 and 52.