Find the LCM of 8 and 16

The least common multiple means the smallest number that two numbers both can get to.

LCM is 16

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Answer to your query is provided below

The least common multiple of 8 and 16 is 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

Steps to find LCM

i. Find the prime factorization of 8

8 = 2 * 2 * 2

ii. Find the prime factorization of 16

16 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2

LCM = 16