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1:lcm( Finds the least common multiple, which is the
smallest number that two integers can divide into
evenly.
2:gcd( Finds the greatest common divisor, which is the
largest number that divides into two integers
evenly.
3:3Calculates the cube.
4:3(Calculates the cube root.
5:xCalculates the xth root.
6:Solver… Displays the Equation Solver.
lcm( lcm( 1
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The least common multiple (LCM) function returns the
smallest number that two positive whole numbers can divide
into evenly, of two positive whole numbers or lists of positive
whole numbers. If both arguments are lists, they must have the
same number of elements. If one argument is a list and the
other a non-list, the non-list is paired with each element of the
list, and a list is returned.
lcm( is frequently used with fractions to find a common
denominator. See Chapter 3: Fractions for more information
on entering fractions.
lcm(valueA,valueB)
Find the LCM of 6 and 9.
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6¡9Eb
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