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What is the LCM of 18 and 24

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18 = 2 x 3²
24 = 2³ x 3
LCM = 2³ x 3² = 8 x 9 = 72
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The least common multiplier of 18 and 24 is 72. Because all of 18's multipliers do not match up with 24's multipliers until 72, it is the LCM
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