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 least common multiple 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 least common multiple of 2 and 7?

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14

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What is the least common multiple of 4 and 8?

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8

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What is the least common multiple of 4 and 16?

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16

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What is the least common multiple of 5 and 10?

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10

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What is the least common multiple of 6 and 4?

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12

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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 LCM and GCD (Greatest Common Divisor)?

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The product of the LCM and GCD of two numbers is equal to the product of the numbers.

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Can the least common multiple 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.