Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 3 - Adding and Subtracting Fractions - 3.2 Least Common Multiples - 3.2 Exercises - Page 211: 1

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

The least common multiple of two numbers is the smallest number into which the original numbers divide. Therefore, we can look at a list of multiples of each number to find the LCM. 4- 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 8- 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 We can see that 8 is the smallest number into which both 4 and 8 divide. Therefore, 8 is the LCM of 4 and 8.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.