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#1 2016-08-06 03:25:28

Srikantan
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LCM numbers

There are  20 natural numbers , not necessarily distinct , which add up to 801

Find their least possible LCM

Last edited by Srikantan (2016-08-06 05:47:11)

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#2 2016-08-06 05:17:08

thickhead
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Re: LCM numbers


{1}Vasudhaiva Kutumakam.{The whole Universe is a family.}
(2)Yatra naaryasthu poojyanthe Ramanthe tatra Devataha
{Gods rejoice at those places where ladies are respected.}

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#3 2016-08-06 05:25:10

bobbym
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Re: LCM numbers

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#4 2016-08-06 05:30:51

Srikantan
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Re: LCM numbers

How do i get 42

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#5 2016-08-06 05:36:45

bobbym
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Re: LCM numbers

19 42's and one 3, I can so far find nothing smaller.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#6 2016-08-06 05:46:13

Srikantan
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Re: LCM numbers

Ok got it. Thanks

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#7 2016-08-06 05:46:29

thickhead
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Re: LCM numbers

bobbym is right. I had gone through 42 but possibly made mistake in multiplication.


{1}Vasudhaiva Kutumakam.{The whole Universe is a family.}
(2)Yatra naaryasthu poojyanthe Ramanthe tatra Devataha
{Gods rejoice at those places where ladies are respected.}

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