Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 36.
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Prime factorization gives 24 = 2^3·3 and 36 = 2^2·3^2, so LCM = 2^3·3^2 = 8·9 = 72.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 36.
Prime factorization gives 24 = 2^3·3 and 36 = 2^2·3^2, so LCM = 2^3·3^2 = 8·9 = 72.