How do you find the Least common multiple of 27, 18?

1 Answer
Nov 25, 2016

54

Explanation:

One way of finding the lowest common multiple ( LCM ) is.

•" Divide the larger number by the smaller number"

•" If it divides exactly then larger number is LCM"

•" If not then repeat with multiples of larger number"

rArr27÷18" or " 27/18larr" does not divide exactly"

Now we try 27xx2=54

rArr54/18=3larr" divides exactly"

" Hence 54 is the LCM of 27 and 18"