Find the smallest common multiple of the numbers 24, 36, and 40.
A. 120
B. 240
C. 360
D. 480
Answer:C
Find the smallest common multiple of the numbers 24, 36, and 40.
A. 120 B. 240 C. 360 D. 480
Explanation: 2 | 24 - 36 - 40 ————————- 2 | 12 - 18 - 20 ————————- 2 | 6 - 9 - 10 ———————— 3 | 3 - 9 - 5 ———————— | 1 - 3 - 5 ————————,2 × 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 = 360 L.C.M.