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Students explore the concept of common multiples. In this common multiple activity, students find the lowest common multiple of two numbers.

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common multiples, least common denominator, least common multiple

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common multiples, lcm, lowest common multiple, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Skills Practice
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