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