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Least Common Multiple (LCM)

The document discusses finding the least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers using either the multiple list method or prime factorization method. It provides examples of finding the LCM of different number sets using both methods. The document also includes guided and independent practice problems for students to find the LCM of various number sets.

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Least Common Multiple (LCM)

The document discusses finding the least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers using either the multiple list method or prime factorization method. It provides examples of finding the LCM of different number sets using both methods. The document also includes guided and independent practice problems for students to find the LCM of various number sets.

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Least Common

Multiple (LCM)
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Essential Question:
How do I find the least common multiple of
two or three numbers, and why is this
relevant to me?
Common Core Objective:
6.NS.4
Common Core Objective:
Students will be able to identify the least common
multiple of two or three one, two, and three digit
numbers with 80% accuracy.
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Vocabulary:
 Multiple – a non-zero .
 Least Common Multiple – the least non-zero
common multiple of two or more numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

When thinking about finding the Least


Common Multiple, or the LCM…

REMEMBER
L…The smallest number
C…all terms in common
M…from their list of multiples
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Important to Remember…
TWO
There are methods for finding
the Common Multiples of two or more
numbers…

Method 1…Use Multiple Lists


Method 2…Use Prime Factorization
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 1 – Multiple List
Example 1: Find the LCM of 4 and 9.
Step 1: Create a list of multiples for each number
Step 2: Circle the first multiple the numbers have in common

4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, …


9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63,…

The LCM of 4 and 9 is 36


Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 2 – Prime Factorization
Example 1: Find the LCM of 4 and 9.
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of each number.
Step 2: Find the product of all the prime factors.

4 9 4: 2 · 2
2 2 3 3 9: 3·3

2·2 3·3 2·2 ·3·3 =


36LCM = 36
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 3 – Find the Product
Example 1: Find the LCM of 4 and 9.
Step 1: For any two numbers, multiply them together
Step 2: Your answer is the LCM of the numbers
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 3 – Find the Product
Example 1: Find the LCM of 4 and 9.
Step 1: For any two numbers, multiply them together
Step 2: Your answer is the LCM of the numbers

4
x9 LCM = 36
36
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 1 – Multiple List
Example 2: Find the LCM of 10 and 12.
Step 1: Create a list of multiple for each number
Step 2: Circle the first multiple the numbers have in common

10: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80,…


12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84,…

The LCM of 10 and 12 is 60


Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 2 – Prime Factorization
Example 2: Find the LCM of 10 and 12.
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of each number.
Step 2: Find the product of all the prime factors
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 2 – Prime Factorization
Example 2: Find the LCM of 10 and 12.
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of each number.
Step 2: Find the product of all the prime factors

10 1 10: 2 · 5
2 5 2
3 4 12: 2 2·3

2·5 2 2 2·5 ·2·3 =


3·2·2 60
LCM = 60
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 1 – Multiple List
Example 3: Find the LCM of 12 and 16.
Step 1: Create a list of multiple for each number
Step 2: Circle the first multiple the numbers have in common
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 1 – Multiple List
Example 3: Find the LCM of 12 and 16.
Step 1: Create a list of multiple for each number
Step 2: Circle the first multiple the numbers have in common

12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, …


16: 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96,…
FYI…there is always more
than one multiple for any set The LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
of numbers
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Finding the LCM: Method 2 – Prime Factorization
Example 3: Find the LCM of 12 and 16.
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of each number.
Step 2: Find the product of all the prime factors

1 16 12: 2 · 2 ·
2 16
316: 2 · 2 · 2 · 2
3 4 4 4
2 2 2 2 2 2 2·2·2·2·3=
48
3·2·2 2·2·2·2 LCM = 48
Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Important to Remember…

There areTWO methods for finding the


Common Multiples of two or more numbers…

Method 1…Use Multiple Lists


Method 2…Use Prime Factorization
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Guided Practice Problems
Directions: Find the LCM for each number set.

1. 9 and 12
2. 4, 8, and 12
3. 2, 3, 6, and 8
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Guided Practice Problems
Directions: Find the LCM for each number set.

1. 9 and 12 => 6
2. 4, 8, and 12 => 16
3. 2, 3, 6, and 8 => 24
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Independent Practice Problems
Directions: Find the LCM for each number set.

1. 6 and 10
2. 2, 4, and 5
3. 4, 6, and 8
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Independent Practice Problems
Directions: Find the LCM for each number set.

1. 6 and 10 => 30
2. 2, 4, and 5 => 20
3. 4, 6, and 8 => 24

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