Least Common Multiples

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What is a multiple of a number?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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How can you find the multiples of a number?

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You can find the multiples of a number by skip counting by that number or by using repeated addition.

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What is skip counting?

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Skip counting is counting by a number other than one, such as counting by twos, threes, or any other number.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times, which is equivalent to multiplication.

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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 least common multiple (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 least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 12?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 12 is 12.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 5?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 5 is 40.

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What is the relationship between LCM and GCD (Greatest Common Divisor)?

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