Question

What is the LCM of 6 and 8

Answer 1

Hello!

LCM stands for "Least Common Denominator."

The LCM is the smallest common multiple of two numbers.

To find the LCM of 6 and 8, follow these easy steps.

1. Find the prime factorization of both numbers.

6 = 2 × 3

8 = 2 × 2 × 2

Next, multiply each factor the number of times we did above.

LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

LCM = 24

ANSWER:

The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24.

Answer 2

To find the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of two numbers then multiply both numbers by 1,2,3 and so on and so on.

6 x 1 = 6
6 x 2 = 12
6 x 3 = 18
6 x 4 = 24
6 x 5 = 30
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8 x 1 = 8
8 x 2 = 16
8 x 3 = 24
8 x 4 = 32
8 x 5 = 40

Now find the multiple that matches first (which is 24)

Your LCM is 24