Question

what is the least common multiple of 6 and 2? lcm(6,2) =

Explanation:

Step1: List multiples of 6

Multiples of 6: \(6, 12, 18, \dots\)

Step2: List multiples of 2

Multiples of 2: \(2, 4, 6, 8, \dots\)

Step3: Find the smallest common multiple

From the lists, the smallest number that appears in both is 6.

Answer:

6