Least Common Multiple

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (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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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 are the first five multiples of 5?

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5, 10, 15, 20, 25

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What are the first five multiples of 6?

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6, 12, 18, 24, 30

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What is the LCM of 4 and 6?

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The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.

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What is the LCM of 7 and 3?

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The LCM of 7 and 3 is 21.

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True or False: The multiples of 8 include 8, 16, 24, 32.

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True

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 15?

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The LCM of 10 and 15 is 30.

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What is the LCM of 12 and 18?

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The LCM of 12 and 18 is 36.

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What is a common multiple?

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A common multiple is a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.