calculate lcm of 4 and 6 — step-by-step solution

To calculate the LCM (least common multiple), we first decompose the numbers into prime factors.

4

2^{2}

6

2 \times 3

We keep every prime factor that appears, with its greatest exponent.

lcm (4, 6)

2^{2} \times 3

12

▶Result:

12