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P=12x
r=12y
Now x & y are prime numbers so they have no common numbers by which they both divide.
So the LCM should be 12*x*y=12xy (option A)
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If \(p = (2^2)(3x)\) and \(r = (2^2)(3y)\), where x and y are prime numbers and x ≠ y, which of the following represents the least common multiple of p and r ?

(A) 12xy

(B) 6xy

(C) xy

(D) 12

(E) 6


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p=4(3x) & r=4(3y) and x,y are prime numbers and any number of different prime numbers only have 1 in common.
So, LCM of p(12x) & r(12y) = 12xy

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