Question

Select the least common multiple of 12 and 15. A. 3 B. 15 C. 60 D. 180

Answer 1

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

12=2⋅2⋅3

15=3⋅5

We see that they both share 3 is their LCM.

We divide each number by their LCM.

123⇒4

153⇒5

We multiply these two quotients and the LCM to get our final answer:

3⋅4⋅5=60

That is our answer!

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