Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
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Prime factorization gives 12 = 2^2×3 and 18 = 2×3^2, so LCM uses highest powers: 2^2×3^2 = 4×9 = 36.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
Prime factorization gives 12 = 2^2×3 and 18 = 2×3^2, so LCM uses highest powers: 2^2×3^2 = 4×9 = 36.