GCD & LCM of 6 Integers: Exponential Form

In summary: Your Name]In summary, the given problem statement is missing some information and it is not possible to accurately answer the question without it. However, assuming the given list is separated into two groups, the GCD and LCM can be found for each group separately. For the first group, the GCD is 1 and the LCM is 2^3 * 3^3 * 5 * 11^2 * 13^3. For the second group, the GCD is 1 and the LCM is 2 * 3^3 * 5^2 * 7^4 * 13.
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Homework Statement


What is the greatest common divisor and least common multiple of the integers below (answer should be left in exponential form)?

[itex]2^{3}, 3^{3}, 5^{1}, 11^{2}, 13^{3}[/itex] and [itex]2^{1}3^{3}5^{2}7^{4}13^{1}[/itex]

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This is exactly the way the problem is written and it doesn't make sense to me. All the GCDs and LCMs we've had to find so far came from only two integers, but this one seems to have 6 maybe. I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to do with this. Any help?
 
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Dear fellow scientist,

Thank you for bringing this question to our attention. It seems that the problem statement may be missing some information or may be incorrect. As you mentioned, finding the GCD and LCM requires at least two integers, but the given list includes six.

Without any additional information, it is not possible to accurately answer the question. However, assuming that the list is meant to be separated into two groups of three integers each, we can find the GCD and LCM for each group separately.

For the first group, the GCD is 1 and the LCM is 2^3 * 3^3 * 5 * 11^2 * 13^3.

For the second group, the GCD is 1 and the LCM is 2 * 3^3 * 5^2 * 7^4 * 13.

I hope this helps. If you require further assistance, please provide us with more information or clarification on the problem statement.
 

What are GCD and LCM in exponential form?

GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) and LCM (Least Common Multiple) are mathematical concepts used to find the largest common factor and the smallest common multiple, respectively, of a set of numbers. In exponential form, GCD and LCM can be expressed as the product of the common prime factors raised to their respective greatest powers.

How do you find the GCD and LCM of 6 integers in exponential form?

To find the GCD and LCM of 6 integers in exponential form, first factor each number into its prime factors. Then, identify the common prime factors among the 6 numbers and determine the greatest power of each common prime factor. The GCD will be the product of these common prime factors raised to their greatest powers, while the LCM will be the product of all prime factors, including duplicates, raised to their respective greatest powers.

What is the difference between GCD and LCM in exponential form?

The GCD in exponential form represents the largest common factor among a set of numbers, while the LCM in exponential form represents the smallest common multiple. In other words, the GCD is the highest number that divides evenly into all the given numbers, while the LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of all the given numbers.

Why is it important to find the GCD and LCM of 6 integers in exponential form?

Finding the GCD and LCM of 6 integers in exponential form is important because it helps in simplifying fractions, solving problems involving ratios and proportions, and finding the smallest common denominator for adding and subtracting fractions. It is also useful in solving problems related to finding the lowest common multiple of repeated events or cycles.

Can GCD and LCM be negative in exponential form?

Yes, GCD and LCM can be negative in exponential form. This can happen when one or more of the given numbers have negative exponents. The negative exponents can be converted to positive exponents by taking the reciprocal of the number. However, the final GCD and LCM will still be the same regardless of the presence of negative exponents.

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