Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
Note
Prime factorize: 12 = 2^2·3, 18 = 2·3^2; LCM uses highest powers 2^2·3^2 = 4·9 = 36.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
Prime factorize: 12 = 2^2·3, 18 = 2·3^2; LCM uses highest powers 2^2·3^2 = 4·9 = 36.