Least Common Multiple

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by each of the numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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You can find the LCM by listing the multiples of each number and identifying the smallest common multiple.

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Find the LCM of 8 and 12.

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24

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Find the LCM of 5 and 20.

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20

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Find the LCM of 8 and 11.

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88

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Find the LCM of 4 and 12.

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12

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Find the LCM of 8 and 7.

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56

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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.

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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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What is the LCM of prime numbers?

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The LCM of two or more prime numbers is the product of those numbers.