Lcm (Noun)
Meaning
The smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by every member of a set of numbers; "the least common multiple of 12 and 18 is 36".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The least common multiple of 24 and 30 is 120, which can be determined using the prime factorization method.
- To find the LCM of 15 and 20, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest common multiple.
- The least common multiple of 9 and 12 is 36, so 36 is the smallest number that both 9 and 12 can divide into evenly.
- The LCM of 8 and 10 is used to add fractions with these denominators, allowing for a common denominator of 40.
- When adding fractions with different denominators, it is often necessary to find the LCM of the denominators first.