LCM (2)

The term "LCM (2)" refers to the Least Common Multiple of two numbers. The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both of those integers. For example, the LCM of 2 and 3 is 6, as 6 is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both 2 and 3. Determining the LCM is a fundamental concept in number theory and arithmetic. It is often used when adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, where the LCM of the denominators is found to be the least common denominator. Several methods can be used to calculate the LCM, including listing multiples, prime factorization, and using the greatest common divisor (GCD).