The smallest common multiple of 2 and 7 is:
A14
B12
C16
D18
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 14
1. A common multiple must be in both times tables.
2. 2 times 7 is 14, and 7 times 2 is 14.
3. So the smallest common multiple of 2 and 7 is 14.
_Source: NCERT Class 5 Mathematics, 'Math-Magic', Ch 6 'Be My Multiple, I'll be Your Factor'_
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