Definition:Lowest Common Multiple/Also known as
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Definition
The lowest common multiple is also known as the least common multiple.
It is usually abbreviated LCM, lcm or l.c.m.
The notation $\lcm \set {a, b}$ can be found written as $\sqbrk {a, b}$.
This usage is not recommended as it can cause confusion.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Entry: least common multiple
