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which of the following is a is a lcm for 8 and 12
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The least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 12 is 24.
Quick methods:
- Multiples: 8, 16, 24,... and 12, 24, 36,... → first common is 24.
- Prime factors: 8 = 2^3, 12 = 2^2·3 → LCM = 2^3·3 = 8·3 = 24.
(Other common multiples are 48, 72, …, but the least is 24.)
Quick methods:
- Multiples: 8, 16, 24,... and 12, 24, 36,... → first common is 24.
- Prime factors: 8 = 2^3, 12 = 2^2·3 → LCM = 2^3·3 = 8·3 = 24.
(Other common multiples are 48, 72, …, but the least is 24.)
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