Question

find the least common multiple (lcm) of 14 and 7.

Explanation:

Step1: List multiples of 14

Multiples of 14: $14, 28, 42, ...$

Step2: List multiples of 7

Multiples of 7: $7, 14, 21, ...$

Step3: Identify smallest common multiple

The first shared multiple is 14.

Answer:

14