Question

What is the least common multiple of the numbers 8 and 12?

A. 24
B. 8
C. 4
D.96

Answer 1

A. 24

Explanation:

Least common multiple of 8 and 12 = 24

8× 1 = 8 12×1 = 12

8×2 = 16 12×2=24

8×3 = 24

L.C.M (8,12) = 24

The greatest multiple that occurs in both the multiples of 8 and 12, is 24.

Hence, the least common multiple here is 24.

Answer 2

The LCM of 18 and 12 is A.24