What is the least common multiple of 2 and 4?

Answer 1

The LCM of 2 and 4 is 4

The prime factorization of 2 is 1*2.

The prime factorization of 4 is 2*2

While the number 2 is a factor for both numbers, it occurs two times for 4; Therefore, include 2 x 2 in the answer

Therefore, LCM(2,4) = 2 x 2 = 4

Answer 2

The LCM of 2, 2 and 4 is 4.

Answer 3

The LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.

Answer 4

LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.

Answer 5

4.

Answer 6

4

Answer 7

4

Answer 8

4