Question

(03.01)
The LCM of 5 and 8 is
(2 points)

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

Find the first few multiples of both numbers, the answer is the first product both numbers have in common.

5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50

8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80

The first-or lowest- multiple of each number is..?

40

Answer 2

40

Explanation:

LCM

multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40

multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40

the least (smallest) number that is a multiple of both 5 and 8 is 40