What is the lcm of 12 and 8?

The LCM (Least Common Multiple) of 12 and 8 is 24. To find the LCM, we need to find the smallest number that is a multiple of both 12 and 8.

Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, ...

Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, ...

The smallest multiple that appears in both lists is 24. Therefore, the LCM of 12 and 8 is 24.