Normally the term, "lowest common multiple" is used with at least two numbers. If you only have one number, then how does the word, "common" have any meaning? Nevertheless, to answer your question as it stands, the number itself is the lowest common multiple. Multiply it by two to get the next lowest multiple, then by 3 for the next lowest, etc.
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That's known as the least common multiple, or LCM.
A common multiple of 14 and 20 is 140. As a matter of fact, it is the least common multiple.
Two or more numbers are needed to find the LCM
The least common multiple (LCM) refers to a multiple that is COMMON to two or more numbers. You have only one number in the question! The least multiple of a number is itself.
The least common multiple (LCM) refers to a multiple that is COMMON to two or more numbers. You have only one number in the question! The least multiple of a number is itself.