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What is the LCM of 252 and 48?

The LCM of 252 and 48 is 1008.

Steps to find LCM

  1. Find the prime factorization of 252
    252 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7
  2. Find the prime factorization of 48
    48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
  3. Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:

    LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7
  4. LCM = 1008

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