document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=207579>Question 207579</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the least common multiple of 12 and 18<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "12 = 2^2*3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "18 = 2*3^2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The LCM is the product of each of the prime factors in its highest power.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "LCM = 2^2*3^2 = 4*9 = 36<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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