SOLUTION: Is the LCM of two numbers always divisible by the GCF of the two numbers? If so why. If not give an example

Question 209585: Is the LCM of two numbers always divisible by the GCF of the two numbers? If so why. If not give an example
Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given two numbers, the GCF is the lower power of common prime factors
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and the LCM, is the greater power of common prime factors.
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Since common factors are divided by common factors, division is possible
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for example,,,,20,and 30
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Prime factorization is,,,,2^2*5,,,2*3*5,,,respectively
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GCF = 2*5=10
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LCM = 2^2 *3*5 =60
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LCM/GCF = 60/10 =6
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