least common multiple

noun

, Mathematics.

1. lowest common multiple.

least common multiple

noun

1. another name for lowest common multiple

Word History and Origins

Origin of least common multiple¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

He even nailed some pretty dense math problems like, “Find the least common multiple of six, eight, and sixteen.”

From Literature

Last night I had a dream in which I proved the non-existence of God by the least common multiple.

From Project Gutenberg

In adding and subtracting fractions the pupil should not find the least common multiple of their denominators but should find any common multiple that he can find quickly and correctly.

From Project Gutenberg

He posted the first video on Nov. 16, 2006; in it, he explained the basics of least common multiples.

From BusinessWeek

There should be no such thing as instruction, in the sense which implies the cramming of the brain with information, or such mental gymnastics as conjugating irregular verbs and hunting for the least common multiple.

From Project Gutenberg