What is the LCM of 6 and 12

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12

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The Least Common Multiple (LCM) is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

  1. List the multiples of 6.

    Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, ...

  2. List the multiples of 12.

    Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, ...

  3. Identify the smallest number that appears in both lists.

    The smallest common multiple is 12.

    The LCM of 6 and 12 is 12\boxed{12}.

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