The first five multiples for the numbers 4 and 6 are shown below.Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, . . . Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, . . . What is the least common multiple of 4 and 6?

The least common multiple is the smallest number that appears in both lists of multiples. The first shared number is 12, so the least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12 (choice C).

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