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How do you find the LCM of a composite number?

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∙ 2012-03-28 01:26:51

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You need at least two numbers to find an LCM. It doesn't matter whether they are prime or composite.

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Yes, and of the composite number. LCM stands for Least Common Multiple. It's a multiple that's common to both of them.

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