Pre-Algebra Examples

Find the LCM 2 , 600e^(0.058t)
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Step 1
Since contains both numbers and variables, there are two steps to find the LCM. Find LCM for the numeric part then find LCM for the variable part .
Step 2
The LCM is the smallest positive number that all of the numbers divide into evenly.
1. List the prime factors of each number.
2. Multiply each factor the greatest number of times it occurs in either number.
Step 3
Since has no factors besides and .
is a prime number
Step 4
The prime factors for are .
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Step 4.1
has factors of and .
Step 4.2
has factors of and .
Step 4.3
has factors of and .
Step 4.4
has factors of and .
Step 4.5
has factors of and .
Step 5
Multiply .
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Step 5.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.3
Multiply by .
Step 5.4
Multiply by .
Step 5.5
Multiply by .
Step 6
The factor for is itself.
occurs time.
Step 7
The LCM of is the result of multiplying all prime factors the greatest number of times they occur in either term.
Step 8
The LCM for is the numeric part multiplied by the variable part.