Question

Least common multiple 16,12

Answer 1

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 16

16 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

Find the prime factorization of 12

12 = 2 × 2 × 3

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:

LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

LCM = 48

Answer 2

Answer:

16 = 2 X 2 X 2 X 2

12 = 2 X 2 X 3

So, LCM = 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 3 = 48