<PRE><B>Question 207579</B>
Find the least common multiple of 12 and 18
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12 = 2^2*3
18 = 2*3^2
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The LCM is the product of each of the prime factors in its highest power.
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LCM = 2^2*3^2 = 4*9 = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>