What is "lcm"

lcm \lcm\ n. Abbreviation for the least common multiple, the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by every member of a set of numbers; as, the least common multiple of 12 and 18 is 36.

Syn: lowest common multiple, least common multiple.

init. (context mathematics English) (initialism of least common multiple English)

n. the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by every member of a set of numbers; "the least common multiple of 12 and 18 is 36" [syn: lowest common multiple, least common multiple]

LCM may refer to:

• Life Cycle Management
• Liverpool Classical Monthly, an academic journal on classical antiquity
• Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, a viral infection carried by rodents

Technology

• Laboratory Cabin Modules, on the Chinese space station
• Landing Craft Mechanized, in naval warfare
• Laser capture microdissection, use of a laser through a microscope to isolate and extract cells

Mathematics

• Latent class model, a concept in statistics
• Least common multiple
• Logical Computing Machine, another name for a Turing machine

Accounting

• Lower of Cost or Market value

Places

• Leeds College of Music
• Living Computer Museum
• London Canal Museum
• London City Mission
• London College of Music
• London College of Music Examinations