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least common multiple

the smallest positive whole number that is exactly divisible by two or more given whole numbers: the least common multiple of 4, 5, and 10 is 20

See least common multiple in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. lcm
The smallest quantity that is divisible by two or more given quantities without a remainder: 12 is the least common multiple of 2, 3, 4, and 6. Also called lowest common multiple.
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