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The Least common Multiple (L.C.M) of 0.12, 9.60, 0.60 is:

Options

A

9.60

B

0.12

C

0.6

D

none of these

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Correct Answer :

Option A

9.60

Solution :

The correct option is 9.60.


Step-by-Step Explanation:


To find the Least Common Multiple (L.C.M) of decimal numbers, we can express each decimal number as a fraction with a common denominator.


Step 1: Express the numbers with equal decimal places


The given numbers are:

0.12

9.60

0.60


Each number has 2 decimal places. Writing them as fractions over a common denominator of 100:

0.12=12100

9.60=960100

0.60=60100


Step 2: Find the L.C.M of the numerators


Now, we find the L.C.M of the integers 12, 960, and 60 using prime factorization:

12=22×3

60=22×3×5

960=26×3×5


Taking the highest power of each prime factor:

L.C.M(12,960,60)=26×3×5=64×15=960


Step 3: Calculate the L.C.M of the original decimals


Divide the L.C.M of the numerators by the common denominator (100):

L.C.M(0.12,9.60,0.60)=960100=9.60


Therefore, the Least Common Multiple of 0.12, 9.60, and 0.60 is 9.60.

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