Q. What is the least common multiple of 10, 9, and 5?____
Prime factorization: Prime factorization of 10. Prime factorization of 10: 2×5.
Identify distinct prime factors: Prime factorization of 9. Prime factorization of 9: 3×3.
Multiply highest powers: Prime factorization of 5. Prime factorization of 5: 5.
Multiply highest powers: Prime factorization of 5. Prime factorization of 5: 5.Identify all distinct prime factors. Distinct prime factors: 2, 3, 5.
Multiply highest powers: Prime factorization of 5. Prime factorization of 5: 5.Identify all distinct prime factors. Distinct prime factors: 2,3,5.Multiply the highest powers of all prime factors. 21×32×51=2×9×5=90.
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