least common multiple
Smallest shared multiple
The least common multiple of two or more numbers is the smallest number that all of them divide into evenly.
The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12, since 12 is the smallest number divisible by both.
Often abbreviated LCM.
The concept extends to polynomials and other mathematical objects.
Number you split by
Finite problem-solving procedure
- EuclideanFlat-space geometry type
- factorizationDecomposing into multiplicative parts
- calculateDetermine through math
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
method · solve · determine · prime factorization · exponents · formula · shortcut · Venn diagram
Parts expressed numerically
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- cyclesRecurring sequences of events
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- gear ratiosTooth-count relationships between meshed wheels
divisor
Number you split by
lowest · denominator · remainder · quotient · equivalent fractions
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- EuclideanFlat-space geometry type
- factorizationDecomposing into multiplicative parts
- calculateDetermine through math
procedure · method · solve · determine · prime factorization · exponents · formula · shortcut · Venn diagram · step-by-step
fractions
Parts expressed numerically
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- cyclesRecurring sequences of events
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
gear ratios · time intervals · traffic lights · planetary alignment
integers
Numbers without fractional components
- primeReadying for action
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- congruenceState of agreement
- basic mathsubtraction, dividing, adding, subtracting, sum
- math operationsaddition, adding, subtraction, subtracting, division
- math practiceaddition, subtraction, long division, fractions, decimals
- math termsnumbers, plus or minus, linear growth, square, operand
- multiplicationproduct, times tables, multiplicand, factor, times sign
- algebravariables, equations, equation, polynomials, algebraic equations
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