The LCM function in MS Excel helps to generate the least common multiple (smallest multiple) of integers. That smallest multiple is exactly divisible by each number.

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.

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 ...

LCM (Least Common Multiple): - The LCM of two or more given numbers is the least number to be exactly divisible by each of them. For instance, we can obtain LCM of 4 and 12 as follows- ...

Learn about multiples, common multiples and finding the lowest common multiple with this BBC Bitesize Scotland Maths guide for learners at Third Level CfE.

Least Common Multiple with Expressions. Let's find the least common multiple of x plus 5 squared, and 2 times x plus 5, and 6x. ... Once again, we move left to right placing the missing primes into ...