Lowest Common Multiple

Maths: Edexcel GCSE Higher, topic 1.16.2

Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

The lowest common multiple is the lowest multiple that two numbers both have. What is the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8?

Write out multiples of 6

Write out multiples of 6

Write out multiples of 8

Write out multiples of 8

Find the lowest number on both lists

Find the lowest number on both lists

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