Find the LCM by factoring.
-24, 18, 44
A)396
B)1056
C)264
D)792

Name: Find the LCM by factoring. -24, 18, 44 A)396 B)1056 C)264 D)792
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1. Factor each number into prime factors:

24 = 2^3 * 3 
18 = 2 * 3^2 
44 = 2^2 * 11

2. Write the prime factors with the highest exponent for each one:

2^3 * 3^2 * 11

3. Multiply the prime factors together:

2^3 * 3^2 * 11 = 792

Therefore, the LCM of 24, 18, and 44 is 792, which is option D.

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