Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
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LCM is found by taking the highest powers of prime factors: 12 = 2^2×3, 18 = 2×3^2, so LCM = 2^2×3^2 = 4×9 = 36.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
LCM is found by taking the highest powers of prime factors: 12 = 2^2×3, 18 = 2×3^2, so LCM = 2^2×3^2 = 4×9 = 36.