2006-08-31 16:36:34 · 7 answers · asked by Sue 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The common denominator for 12, 14 and 16 is 336.
12*28
14*24
16*21
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2006-08-31 16:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Andreba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this would be the LCM(least common multiple)for future reference....instead of giving you the answer ill try to teach you how to do it...
find the prime factors of 12
12
3x4
3x2x2
2squared times 3
do the same for each number.
14
7x2
both 7 and 2 are prime
16
4x4
2x2x2x2
of 2 to the 4th power.
you will then take the highest exponent of each prime factor-therefore it would be
2 to the 4th power times 7 times 3
2^4=16
16x7=112
112x3=336
your answer is 336.
i really hope this helped b/c it took alot of time to type! anyways good luck!
2006-09-01 00:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by melissa f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tricky one. The formula was a bit complicated, but the answer is:
12*28=336
14*24=336
16*21=336
2006-08-31 23:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by mcfallsg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12x1=12
14x2=28
16x3=48
Now find the LCM of 12, 28, 48
which is 336
Hence we will get the same number 336
2006-09-01 00:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by Amar Soni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your going to have to try again with this one
I have considered and guessed and I haven't come up with anything you might be trying to ask that makes any sense
2006-08-31 23:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if I understand correctly, you will never get the same #, they will constantly increase and become increasingly different
2006-08-31 23:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by RoadKill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
huh? i dont get it
2006-08-31 23:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by escondido_cinnamon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋