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Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 56.​

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Answer:

168

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User Serguei
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Answer: LCM = 168

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The smallest number which is exactly divisible by 24 and 56 is the LCM. Multiples of 24 = 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, …. Multiples of 56 = 56, 112, 168, 224, 280, 336, 392,…. 168 is both divisible by 24 and 56. Hence, the LCM of 24 and 56 is 168.

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