The multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, …
The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, …
The numbers 12, 24 and 36 appear in both lists, so they are known as common multiples.
The number 12 is the least number to appear on both lists, and it is called the least common multiple (LCM).