Every multiple of 24 is a common multiple of 2, 6 & 8. Where did "three" come from?
What are three common multiples of 2 6 8
The first three multiples of 2 are 2, 4, 6. For them to be common, they need to be compared to another set of multiples.
First three common multiples of 2 and 6 are 6, 12 and 18.
12,16 and 32
Any multiple of 6.
2, 4, 6
6, 12, 18
24 and 48
The three LCMs pf 2,3 & 6 are 6, 12 & 18
6, 12, 18 6, 60, 600
12, 24, and 36
the answer is 2 or 24, 48, and 96