To find the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 2, we can use the multiples of each number:
- The multiples of 6 are: 6, 12, 18, 24, ...
- The multiples of 2 are: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ...
The smallest common multiple in both lists is 6.
Alternatively, you can also find the LCM using the formula:
\[ \text{LCM}(a, b) = \frac{|a \times b|}{\text{GCD}(a, b)} \]
Where GCD is the greatest common divisor.
For 6 and 2:
- GCD(6, 2) = 2
So,
\[ \text{LCM}(6, 2) = \frac{|6 \times 2|}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \]
Thus, the LCM of 6 and 2 is 6.
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