LCM of 60, 45 is
2 x 3 x 5
22 x 33
22 x 32 x 51
23 x 32
Express 60 and 45 as product of prime factors. 60=22×31×51 45=32×51 Hence, LCM = 22×32×51
12, 23, 34 and 45 as like fractions are 4060, 3060, 4560 and 4860 repectively.
Why LCM of fractions equals to LCM(of numerators)/ HCF (of denominators)?
Question 10 (a)
Find the LCM of the following numbers: 9 and 4 Observe a common property in the obtained LCMs. Is LCM the product of two numbers in each case?