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