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What is the LCM of 40 12?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

I factor each and then use each prime factor the most it was used in either number.

40=2x2x2x5

12=2x2x3

LCM=2x2x2x3x5=120

You can also write out the multiples of each until you have one that is in both lists.

12,24,36,48,60,72,84,96,108,120

40,80,120

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13y ago

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