Calculate the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
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Prime factorize 12 = 2^2 × 3 and 18 = 2 × 3^2; take highest powers 2^2 × 3^2 = 4 × 9 = 36, so LCM is 36.
Calculate the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
Prime factorize 12 = 2^2 × 3 and 18 = 2 × 3^2; take highest powers 2^2 × 3^2 = 4 × 9 = 36, so LCM is 36.