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The smallest number that is a multiple of both 3 and 7 is:

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Question

The smallest number that is a multiple of both 3 and 7 is:

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  • 10

  • 14

  • 21

  • 24

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Solution

21

Explanation:

  • Multiples of 3:
    3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ...

  • Multiples of 7:
    7, 14, 21, 28, ...

Common multiples: 21, 42, 63, ...

Smallest (least) common multiple = 21

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