Archana Preiss (VIBRATOR EQUIPMENT TESTER)

The LCM (Least Common Multiple) of two numbers is the smallest number that is divisible by both numbers. ### Step-by-Step Calculation for 8 and 91. Prime Factorization: - 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 2³ - 9 = 3 × 3 = 3² 2. Take the Highest Power of Each Prime: - For 2: maximum power = 2³ - For 3: maximum power = 3² 3. Multiply the Highest Powers Together: - LCM = 2³ × 3² = 8 × 9 = 72 ### Verification- 72 ÷ 8 = 9 ✅ - 72 ÷ 9 = 8 ✅ Answer: The LCM of 8 and 9 is 72.