least common multiple

noun

Definition of LEAST COMMON MULTIPLE

: the smallest common multiple of two or more numbers

: the common multiple of lowest degree of two or more polynomials

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LEAST COMMON MULTIPLE Defined for Kids

noun

: the smallest number that is a multiple of each of two or more numbers

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