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What is the lowest conmon multiple of 3 and 4

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

You want the least common multiple of 3 and 4.

LCM

3 and 4 have no common factors, so their least common multiple (LCM) is their product:

3·4 = 12

The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

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Additional comment

If the numbers have a common factor, then the LCM is their product, divided by the greatest common factor.

For example, 4 and 6 have a common factor of 2. Their LCM is 4·6/2 = 12.

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