Question

What is the lcm of 44 36

Answer 1

Answer:

396

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the prime factorization of each number.

44 = 2^2 * 11

36 = 2^2 * 3^2

For the LCM, you need non-common factors and common factors with the larger exponent. Then you multiply together all the factors you use.

2 is a common factor. Both numbers have 2^2, so choose 2^2.

3 is not common. Use 3^2.

11 is not common. Use 11.

LCM = 2^2 * 3^2 * 11 = 396