common multiple

American  

noun

Mathematics.

1. a number that is a multiple of all the numbers of a given set.

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common multiple British  

noun

1. an integer or polynomial that is a multiple of each integer or polynomial in a group

   20 is a common multiple of 2, 4, 5, 10

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common multiple Scientific  

1. A number divisible by each of two or more numbers without a remainder. For example, 12 is a common multiple of 2, 3, 4, and 6.

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Etymology

Origin of common multiple

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Local authorities generally provide multiple notices and opportunities to resolve delinquent taxes before taking extreme measures such as foreclosure.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Throughout, interactive display cases provide multiple layers of information about the documents, famous individuals, and artifacts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

OpenAI also unveiled a feature that would allow users to text chatGPT for live sports scores and would provide multiple citations in its answers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

“We provide multiple channels for the public to share feedback,” Prosper said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

Especially in areas where land has been abandoned, there can be opportunities for rewilding large herbivores, which ultimately provide multiple ecosystem services.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024