using a factor tree what is the leat common multiple of 16 and 42?

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using a factor tree what is the leat common multiple of 16 and 42?

2007-01-27 09:07:27 · 5 answers · asked by im4evursmart 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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I am assuming you know how to make a factor tree. If not, that's a different issue. Find the prime factors for each number and rewrite them with exponents. Multiply together the highest power of each unique factor. The result is the LCM.

2007-01-27 09:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by TQTX37A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

336

2007-01-27 17:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by Red Bear Cries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

16 = 2*2*2*2
42 = 2*3*7
2 is the LCM of both numbers

2007-01-27 17:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i believe 336

2007-01-27 17:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

336
or
2
can't remember which is which

2007-01-27 17:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by princess-of-somany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋