Find the least square number which is divisible by 4,8,2,6 and 12?
- A36
- B24
- C48
- D144
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
First, find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4,8,2,6, and 12.
Prime factorization:
2=2
1
4=2
2
6=2
1
×3
1
8=2
3
12=2
2
×3
1
LCM=2
3
×3
1
=8×3=24
To find the least perfect square that is a multiple of 24, we need to pair the prime factors:
24=2×2×2×3=2
2
×2
1
×3
1
To make it a perfect square, we must multiply by 2×3=6:
Least Square Number=24×6=144
Prime factorization:
2=2
1
4=2
2
6=2
1
×3
1
8=2
3
12=2
2
×3
1
LCM=2
3
×3
1
=8×3=24
To find the least perfect square that is a multiple of 24, we need to pair the prime factors:
24=2×2×2×3=2
2
×2
1
×3
1
To make it a perfect square, we must multiply by 2×3=6:
Least Square Number=24×6=144