Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24.
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The LCM is the smallest positive number divisible by both 18 and 24; prime factorization gives 18 = 2·3^2 and 24 = 2^3·3 so LCM = 2^3·3^2 = 72.
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24.
The LCM is the smallest positive number divisible by both 18 and 24; prime factorization gives 18 = 2·3^2 and 24 = 2^3·3 so LCM = 2^3·3^2 = 72.