What is the LCM of 42 and 85?
The LCM of 42 and 85 is 3570.
Steps to find LCM
- Find the prime factorization of 42
42 = 2 × 3 × 7 - Find the prime factorization of 85
85 = 5 × 17 - Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:
LCM = 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 × 17 - LCM = 3570
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