01 / 10 / 2023 Least Common Multiple Steps to find the LCM • List the first several multiples of each number • Look for multiples common to both lists. If there are no common multiples in the lists, write out additional multiples for each number • Look for the smallest number that is common to both lists • This number is the LCM Example 1 Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4 and 5 by listing the common multiples: LCM = _______ Example 1 Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4 and 5 by listing the common multiples: Example 2 LCM = _______ Example 2 24 LCM = _______ IXL Practice ! NGA Enjoy the rest of your day !