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Least common multiple
14,6

User Lumialxk
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Answer:

Find the prime factorization of 14

14 = 2 × 7

Find the prime factorization of 6

6 = 2 × 3

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2 × 3 × 7

LCM = 42

User SparkAndShine
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Answer:42

Explanation:

Answer:

142

Explanation:

Prime factorizing 6 and 14 gives:

6: 2 * 3

14: 2*3*7

Therefor LCM of (6 & 14) is the products of their prime factors without reselecting

= 2*3*7

= 42

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