Find the LCM of the following numbers

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The discussion centers on finding the least common multiple (LCM) of the numbers 22, 23, 32, and 33. Initially, there was confusion regarding the calculation, with one participant mistakenly asserting that the LCM could not be derived from the given options. After clarification, it was established that the correct LCM of 726 and 736 is 267,168, calculated as 2^5 × 3 × 11^2 × 23. The conversation highlights the importance of finding the product first before determining the LCM. Ultimately, the participants agree on the correct method and result for calculating the LCM.
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This is the problem, i think its not possible to get the lcm from the options given, i need a second opinion on this:

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lcm ought to be## 22×23×48=24,288##

lcm[{22, 23, 32, 33}]=24,288## ok my initial thinking here was not correct. I was finding the lcm without first finding the product...

The correct way is to simply find lcm ##(726, 736)=267,168##
 
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It ought to be ##2^5 \cdot 3 \cdot 11^2 \cdot 23 = 267168##
 
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ergospherical said:
It ought to be ##2^5 \cdot 3 \cdot 11^2 \cdot 23 = 267168##
really?
 
ergospherical said:
It ought to be ##2^5 \cdot 3 \cdot 11^2 \cdot 23 = 267168##
ok, you had to find the product first...cheers...
 
The highest common factor is only ##2##. So, the lowest common multiple must be half the product.
 
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