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  • 19-05-2016
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Maggie says the LCM of 8 and 12 is 24. Her friend Glen says the answer is 4. Who is right? Explain.

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  • 19-05-2016
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Answer:

Maggie is correct as the LCM of the number 8 and 12 is 24.

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provided number 8 and 12.

The LCM of the number 8 and 12 is:

2| 8, 12

2| 4, 6

2| 2, 3

2| 1, 3

3| 1, 1

Thus the LCM of 8 and 12 is: 2×2×2×3 = 24

Now consider the provided information.

Maggie says the LCM of 8 and 12 is 24. Her friend Glen says the answer is 4.

Hence, Maggie is correct as the LCM of the number 8 and 12 is 24.

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