Question

The LCM of 12 and 6 is 6. True or False

Answer 1

false but Least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 12 is 12.

Answer 2

Answer: False

Explanation:

Step 1: Find the prime factor of 6

Which are 6 = 2 × 3

Step 2: Find the prime factor of 12

Which are 12 = 2 × 2 × 3

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps 1 and 2

LCM = 2 × 2 × 3

LCM = 12