Question

(03.01)

Match the two numbers with their least common multiple (LCM). (6 points)



1.
8 and 4


2.
8 and 10


3.
8 and 6
a.
8
b.
24
c.
40

Answer 1

1. 4 = 2× 2, 8 = 2 × 2 × 2

LCM of 4 and 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8

The correct answer is a.

2. 8 = 2 × 2 × 2, 10 = 2 × 5

LCM of 8 and 10 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 = 40

The correct answer is c.

3. 6 = 2 × 3, 8 = 2 × 2 × 2

LCM of 6 and 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24

The correct answer is b.