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    What will be the least common multiple of four numbers 15, 35, 42 and 72?
    Question

    What will be the least common multiple of four numbers 15, 35, 42 and 72?

    A.

    2550

    B.

    2050

    C.

    2520

    D.

    2025

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    Given numbers are 15,35,42 and 72

    Formula Used:

    LCM is the smallest number when divided by numbers gives remainder zero

    Prime factorization

    Solution:

    Prime factorization of 15,35,42 and 72 is:

    15=3×515 = 3 \times 5​​

    35=5×735 = 5 \times 7​​

    42=2×3×742 = 2 \times 3 \times 7​​

    72=23×3272 = 2^3 \times 3^2

    The LCM of (15,35,42,72 ) is 23×32×5×7=25202^3 \times 3^2 \times 5 \times 7 = 2520​​

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