Lowest Common Multiple
The Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) is the smallest number into which two given numbers will divide.
To find the LCM, list the multiples of each given number until you see one multiple common to both numbers.
Examples
| NUMBERS | MULTIPLES | LOWEST COMMON MULTIPLE |
| 4 | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 | The LCM is 12. |
| 6 | 6, 12, 18, 24 |
| NUMBERS | MULTIPLES | LOWEST COMMON MULTIPLE |
| 5 | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 | The LCM is 40. |
| 8 | 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 |
Questions
Find the Lowest Common Multiple of each of these sets of numbers.
Q1. 5, 6
Q2. 10, 12
Q3. 4, 5, 6
Answer
A1. 30
A2. 60
A3. 60
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