2013 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 10

Problem

What is the ratio of the least common multiple of 180 and 594 to the greatest common factor of 180 and 594?

$\textbf{(A)}\ 110 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 165 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 330 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 625 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 660$

This is very easy. To find the LCM of 180 and 594, find the prime factorization of both.

The prime factorization of 180 = $3^2 \times 5 \times 2^2$

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