If two positive integers ‘a’ and ‘b’ are written as a = pq2 and b = p3q2, where ‘p’ and ‘q’ are prime numbers, then LCM(a, b) =
- a)p2q3
- b)p3q2
- c)pq
- d)p2q2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Priya Srivastava
Jan 01, 2019 |
LCM is p^3q^2 as LCM is the product of the greatest power of each prime factor.
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Bishwanath Patra
Jan 17, 2022 |
We know that in finding L.C.M we take the highest power of each term given. Here highest power of p and q is 3 and 2. so option B is correct.
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Kashish Juneja
Sep 11, 2018 |
The LCM is p^3q^2 because while taking LCM the largest quantity is taken.
LCM is p^3q^2 as LCM is the product of the greatest power of each prime factor.
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