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What is the least common multiple (lcm)of 2,3, and 6

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Answer: 6

Step-by-step explanation:

List list the multiples of each value

  • multiples of 2 = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ...}
  • multiples of 3 = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ...}
  • multiples of 6 = {6, 12, 18, 24, ...}

In each list, we see 6 show up. This is the smallest multiple that is in common; therefore, the LCM is 6

Side note: The LCM is useful to help add and subtract fractions.

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