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Using Prime Factorization to find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) – MATH

Find the least common multiple or LCM of two whole numbers. Based on Common Core CC Standard 6.NS.B.4

What is prime factorization?

Counting by a number until a common multiple is found. Finding all of the prime factors of a number. A number that can only be divided by itself. The result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
What are the prime factors of 8?

1 x 8 2 x 4 2 x 2 x 2 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
What are the prime factors of 10?

2 x 5 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 2 x 2 x 2 + 2 1 x 10
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