Least common multiple

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

The smallest positive integer that is divisible by two or more positive integers without a remainder. For example, the least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2

The smallest positive integer that is divisible by two positive integers without a remainder. For example, the least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1 [Superseded]

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