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What is the least common multiple of 12 and 18

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List all prime factors of each denominator, and find the union of these primes.


\text{Prime Factors of 12} : 2, 2, 3


\text{Prime Factors of 18} : 2, 3, 3


\text{Therefore, the LCM is} \ 2* 2* 3* 3=36.
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