If (L) is the LCM of (2^5\times3^4\times5) and (2^7\times3^2\times5^3\times17), how many distinct prime factors will (L) have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (4)
Step 1: The LCM contains all distinct primes appearing in both numbers. Step 2: The distinct primes are (2), (3), (5), and (17), so there are (4). Step 3: Count only distinct prime bases, not their powers.
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(4)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: The LCM contains all distinct primes appearing in both numbers. Step 2: The distinct primes are (2), (3), (5), and (17), so there are (4). Step 3: Count only distinct prime bases, not their powers.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: HCF and LCM using prime factorisation.
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