Finding the LCM: Method 1 – Multiple ListFinding the LCM: Method 1 – Multiple List
Example 1Example 1:: Find the LCM of 4 and 9. 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
44: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, …: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, …
The LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Least Common Multiple (LCM)Least Common Multiple (LCM)
99: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63,…: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63,…