What is the LCM of 3 and 4?
The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.
Steps to find LCM
- Find the prime factorization of 3
3 = 3 - Find the prime factorization of 4
4 = 2 × 2 - Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:
LCM = 2 × 2 × 3 - LCM = 12
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