LCM

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What does LCM stand for?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM of two numbers, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the LCM of 1 and any number?

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The LCM of 1 and any number is the number itself.

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What is the LCM of two prime numbers?

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The LCM of two prime numbers is the product of the two numbers.

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What is the relationship between GCD and LCM?

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The relationship is given by the formula: LCM(a, b) = (a * b) / GCD(a, b).

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How can you find the LCM using prime factorization?

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To find the LCM using prime factorization, factor each number into primes, take the highest power of each prime that appears, and multiply them together.

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What is the LCM of 4 and 5?

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The LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.

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What is the LCM of 6, 8, and 12?

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The LCM of 6, 8, and 12 is 24.

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Can the LCM of two numbers be smaller than either of the numbers?

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No, the LCM of two numbers is always greater than or equal to the larger of the two numbers.

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What is the LCM of 10 and 15?

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The LCM of 10 and 15 is 30.