LCM function
Returns the least common multiple
Syntax
LCM(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | To find the first number of the least common multiple, you can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of the comma-separated parameters.5 |
| number2 | No · repeats | The second number whose least common multiple is to be found. Up to 255 numbers can be specified in this way.2 |
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Find a common whole-number multiple
=LCM(12,18)Find a common whole-number multiple. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.
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LCM · top-level call
=LCM(12,18)1 / 2 · number1
To find the first number of the least common multiple, you can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of the comma-separated parameters.
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