Question

What the lcm of 12 and 8

Answer 1

The multiples of 8 are: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, … .

The multiples of 12 are: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, … .

LCM = 24

Explanation:

(PLATO answer)

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

The common multiple that 8 and 12 have in common is 24. This is because 24 is the first multiple of 8 and 12 that is shared