what is the least common multiple of 6 and12

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bratz - Here is a simple way to find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers. Step 1: Always start with the larger of the two numbers. Step 2: Can the smaller number divide evenly into the larger number? If yes, then you are done ... the larger number is the answer. Step 3: If you can not evenly divide the smaller number into the larger, start multiplying the larger number by 2, 3, 4, etc. until the smaller number can divide evenly. Once you find it, you are done. Example using 6, 12 Does 6 divide evenly into 12? Yes! You are done, 12 is the answer. Another example using 6, 11 6 does not divide evenly into 11, so try: 2*11 = 22 (No, 6 does not divide evenly into 22) 3*11 = 33 (No) 4*11 = 44 (No) 5*11 = 55 (No) 6*11 = 66 (Yes, 6 divides evenly so 66 is the answer) Hope this helps!