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Find the least square number which is exactly divisible by each of the numbers 6, 9, 15 and 20.

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Solution

The smallest number divisible by each of these numbers is their L.C.M.
L.C.M. of 6, 9, 15, 20 = 180

Resolving into prime factors:
180=2×2×3×3×5
To make it a perfect square, we multiply it with 5.

Required number = 180×5=900

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