What is the least common multiple of 3 and 5?

The least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of both.

To find the LCM of 3 and 5:
1. List the multiples of each number.

– Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, …

– Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, …

2. Identify the smallest common multiple from the lists.

– The smallest common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15.

Therefore, the LCM of 3 and 5 is 15. If you need any further assistance, feel free to ask!