Find the LCM of 5 and 6

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Answer

30

Step-by-step solution

3 steps

Question: Find the LCM of 5 and 6.

  1. List the multiples of each number.

    Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, ...
    Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, ...

  2. Identify the common multiples.

    The common multiples are the numbers that appear in both lists. In this case, 30 is the first common multiple.

  3. Determine the Least Common Multiple (LCM).

    The LCM is the smallest of these common multiples.

    The final answer is 30.

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