Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12, 18, and 30.
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Compute prime factorizations: 12 = 2^2·3, 18 = 2·3^2, 30 = 2·3·5; take the highest powers: 2^2·3^2·5 = 180, so 180 is the LCM.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12, 18, and 30.
Compute prime factorizations: 12 = 2^2·3, 18 = 2·3^2, 30 = 2·3·5; take the highest powers: 2^2·3^2·5 = 180, so 180 is the LCM.