Least Common Multiple

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What is the definition of Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by each of the integers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers using prime factorization?

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To find the LCM using prime factorization, factor each number into its prime factors, then take the highest power of each prime that appears in the factorizations and multiply them together.

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What is the LCM of 12 and 8?

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24

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Identify the incorrect multiple in the list: 7, 14, 22, 28.

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22 is incorrect; the correct multiples of 7 are 7, 14, 21, 28.

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What is the LCM of 12 and 10?

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120

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 10?

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20

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What is the LCM of 6 and 9?

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18

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How can you find the LCM of two numbers using the relationship with GCD?

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The LCM can be found using the formula: LCM(a, b) = (a * b) / GCD(a, b), where GCD is the greatest common divisor.

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What is the LCM of 5 and 15?

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15

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What is the LCM of 9 and 12?

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36