Find the LCM of 42,63 and 84

Answer: 252

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM is Least Common Multiple

You can do this the long way (by find the multiples of each and seeing which one they have in common):

Multiples of 42: 42, 84, 126, 168, 210, 252

Multiples of 63: 63, 126, 189, 252

Multiples of 84: 84, 168, 252

The first multiple they have in common is 252

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You can do this by finding their prime factorization, identifying what they have in common, and multiplying the "left overs".

Prime factorization of 42: 2 · 3 · 7

Prime factorization of 63: 3 · 3 · 7

Prime factorization of 84: 2 · 2 · 3 · 7

Common factors (common to at least two of the terms) are: 2 · 3 · 7 = 42

Left overs (see bolded numbers above) are: 2 · 3 = 6

Common terms x left overs = LCM: 42 x 6 = 252