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if m is the least prime number and n is the least positive integer multiple of 12, what is the difference between n and m

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Answer:

10

Explanation:

2 is the least prime number because it is not a product of any two smaller natural numbers. m=2

12 is the least positive integer multiple of 12. n=12

12-2=10

User Ymett
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

m = least prime number = 2

n = least positive integer multiple of 12 = 12

n - m = 12 - 2 = 10

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