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number theory junior
Problem
What is the least positive integer that is divisible by three distinct primes?
Solution
We use the fact that a number which is divisible by three primes must be divisible by their product -- this comes from the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Since we are looking for the least positive integer, we look at the three smallest primes: 2, 3, and 5. Multiplying these yields , which is the least positive integer divisible by three distinct primes.
Final answer
30