Question

using the prime factor method, find the lcm of 32 and 44

Answer 1

Answer:

lcm = 352

Step-by-step explanation:

32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = $2^{5}$ ← product of prime factors

44 = 2 × 2 × 11 = 2² × 11 ← product of prime factors

lowest common multiple (lcm) = $2^{5}$ × 11 = 352

Answer 2

32 = 2*2*2*2*2 = 2^5

44 = 2*2*11 = 2^2*11

We take common and non-common numbers with the highest exponent and we multiply them.

2^5*11 = 32*11 = 352.