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Common multiple
/kˈɒmən mˈʌltɪpəl/
/kˈɑːmən mˈʌltɪpəl/Common multiple
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multiple commun, multiple commun de
a number that is a multiple of two or more given numbers
common multiple
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The common multiples of 3 and 7 include 21, 42, and 63.
The smallest common multiple of 4 and 5 is 20.
The concept of common multiples is essential for adding and subtracting fractions.
To find a common multiple of 6 and 8, you can list their multiples and identify the smallest one they share.
In solving problems involving fractions, it's often useful to find a common multiple of the denominators.
