Find the LCM of Denominators: 2, 7, and 9 - Step-by-Step Solution

Question

Given several denominators, what is their least common multiple?

2   7   9 \boxed2~~~\boxed7 ~~~\boxed9

Step-by-Step Solution

To find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 2,7,92, 7, 9, we need to consider each prime factor of these numbers at their highest power:

  • 22: prime itself

  • 77: prime itself

  • 9=329 = 3^2

Therefore, the LCM is:

2×7×32=1262 \times 7 \times 3^2 = 126

So, the least common multiple of 2,7,92, 7, 9 is 126126.

Answer

126