Answers

The LCM of 5 and 6 is 30.

Steps to find LCM

1. Find the prime factorization of 5
   5 = 5
2. Find the prime factorization of 6
   6 = 2 × 3
3. Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:
   
   LCM = 2 × 3 × 5
4. LCM = 30

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