Multiples, Common Multiples and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

Definition of multiple

Numbers that can be exactly divided by one number to another

Definition of common multiple

A number that is a multiple of two or more numbers

The multiples of 4

4, 8, 12, 16, 20,...

The first common multiple of 4 and 6

Definition of the lowest common multiple (LCM) of two numbers

Common multiple of two numbers with the smallest value

LCM for 6, 12 and 15