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4MA1/2H Jan 2022, Question 7: HCF and LCM

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Find the lowest common multiple of 28, 42 and 63, showing your working clearly.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 128 = 2 × 2 × 7
  2. 242 = 2 × 3 × 7
  3. 363 = 3 × 3 × 7
  4. 4LCM = 2² × 3² × 7
  5. 54 × 9 × 7 = 36 × 7
  6. 636 × 7 = 252

Answer252

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