The smallest number that is divisible by 4, 6 and 12 is ____.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B 12
The smallest number divisible by any 2 or more numbers is the least common multiple (LCM) of the numbers.

Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 ......

Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 .........

Multiples of 12 : 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120...

As you can see, 12 is the smallest multiple that is common to all the three numbers.

So, the LCM of 4, 6, and 12 is 12.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Question 4

Determine the smallest 3-digit number which is exactly divisible by 6, 8 and 12.

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

A number is divisible by both $5$ and $12$ . By which other number will that number be always divisible?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program