First, find the greatest common factor (GCF). 18 factors to [2 3 3]
42 factors to [2 3 7]
Common factors [2 3]
GCF = 6
Now, multiply them together and divide by the GCF to get the LCM.
18 * 42 / 6 = 126 ■
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