How would you find the lowest common multiple of 8 and 12?

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1) Write the multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40,..........

2) Write the multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48...................

3) select the first common multiple for both numbers: 24

So, Least common multiple of 8 and 12 is 24.

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