Explanation
To find the LCM, break down the numbers into their prime factors:
12 = 2² * 3
15 = 3 * 5
20 = 2² * 5
30 = 2 * 3 * 5
Step 1: Identify the highest powers of prime factors
The highest power of 2 is 2² (from 12 and 20).
The highest power of 3 is 3 (from 12, 15, and 30).
The highest power of 5 is 5 (from 15, 20, and 30).
Step 2: Calculate the LCM
LCM = 2² * 3 * 5
= 4 * 3 * 5
= 60