Factor them.
2 x 3 x 3 = 18
2 x 3 x 5 = 30
Combine the factors, eliminating duplicates.
2 x 3 x 3 x 5 = 90, the LCM
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The GCF of 18 and 3 is 3. If that's 18x3, you need another term to compare it with.
Make them additive for illustrative purposes.
18X3 + 30X5
6X3(3 + 5X2)
6X3
=====greatest common factor