wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Find the least square number which is exactly divisible by each of the numbers 8, 12, 15 and 20.

Open in App
Solution

The smallest number divisible by each of these numbers is their L.C.M.
L.C.M. of 8, 12, 15, 20 = 120

Resolving into prime factors:
120=2×2×2×3×5

To make this into a perfect square, we need to multiply the number with 2×3×5=30.

Required number = 120×30=3600

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
11
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Square Roots of Perfect Squares
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon