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The first five multiples for the numbers 4 and 6 are shown below. Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20,. . . Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30,. . . What is the least common multiple of 4 and 6? 2 4 12 24.

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Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

12 is the first number that has come on both lists so 12 is the answer

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Answer: 12

Explanation: the smallest multiple that both 4 and 6 share is 12. it is the first to show up in both lists.

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