Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
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Prime factorizations: 12 = 2^2×3, 18 = 2×3^2; taking highest powers gives LCM = 2^2×3^2 = 4×9 = 36.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18.
Prime factorizations: 12 = 2^2×3, 18 = 2×3^2; taking highest powers gives LCM = 2^2×3^2 = 4×9 = 36.