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 find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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LCM(12, 8) = ?

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24

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LCM(6, 7) = ?

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42

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Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6.

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12

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LCM(2, 8) = ?

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8

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Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 20.

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20

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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).

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What is the LCM of prime numbers?

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The LCM of two or more prime numbers is simply their product.

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LCM(3, 5) = ?

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