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Is the LCM of two numbers always larger than either number Why or why not?
Not always, sometimes the LCM equals the greatest number, i.e.the LCM of 5 and 6 is 30, the LCM of 3 and 6 is 6.
Can LCM ever be smaller than the two starting numbers?
No.
Why do some numbers have their LCM and their product the same?
If the two numbers do not have any factors in common (other than 1), then the LCM is the same as the product of the two numbers. Example: LCM of 5 & 6 is 30, which is the same as the product.
What are two numbers whose LCM is less than their product?
The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Can the GCF of two different numbers is the LCM of the numbers?
No, the only way the GCF and LCM of two numbers can be the same is if the numbers are the same.
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