Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 30.
Note
Prime factorize 18 = 2 × 3^2 and 30 = 2 × 3 × 5; take highest powers 2 × 3^2 × 5 = 90, which is the LCM.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 30.
Prime factorize 18 = 2 × 3^2 and 30 = 2 × 3 × 5; take highest powers 2 × 3^2 × 5 = 90, which is the LCM.