Question

what is the least common multiple of 6 and 8

Answer 1

The least common multiple (LCM) of 2 numbers is the smallest number that they both divide evenly into. ... The first number that appears in both lists is 24. (48 appears also, but it is not 'least'), so 24 is the LCM of 6 and 8.

Answer 2

Given,

The two numbers = 6 and 8

To find,

The least common multiple of 6 and 8.

Solution,

The least common multiple of 6 and 8 will be 24.

We can easily solve this problem by following the given steps.

Now, we can find the least common multiple (LCM) using the prime factorization method. ( Prime numbers are the numbers that can only be divided by 1 or themselves. For example, 2,3,5,7, etc.)

6 = 2×3

8 = 2×2×2

Taking 2 common and writing other numbers as it is,

2×2×2×3 = 24

Hence, the least common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24.