Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24.
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Prime factorize: 18 = 2×3^2, 24 = 2^3×3; take highest powers 2^3×3^2 = 8×9 = 72, so LCM = 72.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24.
Prime factorize: 18 = 2×3^2, 24 = 2^3×3; take highest powers 2^3×3^2 = 8×9 = 72, so LCM = 72.