The least common multiple is the smallest number that two or more numbers will divide into evenly. This means that the LCM must contain all the prime factors of each number in question. Suppose we ...

The lowest/least common multiple (abbreviated to LCM) is the lowest number that is a multiple of two or more subject-numbers. For example, the common multiples of 4 and 5 are 20, 40, 60, 80 and so on.

Let's find the least common multiple of x plus 5 squared, and 2 times x plus 5, and 6x. In order to do this we must go ahead and put each one as its prime factorization. So, x plus 5 squared is just ...