Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24.
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The LCM is found by taking the highest powers of prime factors: 18 = 2 × 3^2 and 24 = 2^3 × 3, so LCM = 2^3 × 3^2 = 8 × 9 = 72.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24.
The LCM is found by taking the highest powers of prime factors: 18 = 2 × 3^2 and 24 = 2^3 × 3, so LCM = 2^3 × 3^2 = 8 × 9 = 72.