What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 12?

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Solution

The correct option is C 12
Multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 ... and so on.

Multiples of 12 are 12, 24, 36, 48, ... and so on.

The common multiples of 4 and 12 are 12, 24, ... and so on.

$\Rightarrow$ The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 12 is 12.

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