Meaning of the word "common multiple" in English

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common multiple

US /ˈkɑː.mən ˈmʌl.tə.pəl/
UK /ˈkɒm.ən ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl/
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Noun

a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers

Example:
The number 12 is a common multiple of 3 and 4.
To add fractions with different denominators, you must first find a common multiple.