IN MATH:1. n. the number which is the smallest multiple of every one of the numbers considered. EX. When finding common denominators, lcms are used.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: (see list 30)

Find the lcm.
1. 30, 45
2. 4, 5, 3
3. 9, 25
4. 14, 24, 28

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