Answer:
The least common multiple of 40, 36 and 32 is 1440.
Step-by-step explanation:
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The LCM of a, b
Is the smallest positive number that is divisible by both a and b.
prime factorization of 32:
[tex]2.2.2.2.2[/tex]
prime factorization of 40:
[tex]2.2.2.5[/tex]
prime factorization of 36:
[tex]2.2.3.3[/tex]
Compute a number comprised of factors that appear in at least one of the following
32,40,36
[tex] = 2.2.2.2.2.5.3.3[/tex]
Multiply the numbers 2.2.2.2.2.5.3.3 = 1440
[tex] = 1440[/tex]
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