The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by each of the integers. It's a fundamental concept in number theory and has various applications in mathematics and real-world problem-solving.
The LCM of two numbers a and b can be calculated using the following formula:
\[LCM(a,b) = \frac{|a \times b|}{GCD(a,b)}\]
Where:
Let's find the LCM of 12 and 18:
Therefore, LCM(12, 18) = 36
This diagram illustrates the relative sizes of 12, 18, and their LCM (36).
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