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JSS1 · Number Theory · MAT/NUM — JSS1.02

Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Explains how to find the Least Common Multiple using common multiples and prime factorization methods.

What students will learn

  • Define the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers.
  • List common multiples of given numbers to identify the lowest one.
  • Apply the prime factorization method to find the LCM of numbers.
  • Solve word problems involving the LCM of small integers.

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