LCM

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What is LCM?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple. It is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers have in common.

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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 find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the LCM of 3 and 9?

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9

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What is the LCM of 4 and 7?

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28

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What is the LCM of 6 and 10?

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30

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What is the LCM of 3 and 4?

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12

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What is the LCM of 6 and 8?

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24

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What is a multiple?

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

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What is the relationship between GCD and LCM?

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The product of the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) and LCM of two numbers is equal to the product of the numbers.

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

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