bội chung

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The Vietnamese word "bội chung" refers to a mathematical concept, specifically the "common multiple" in English. It is used in arithmetic and number theory.

Definition:

• Bội chung: This term describes a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers. For instance, if you are looking for a number that can be divided evenly by both 4 and 6, that number is a common multiple of 4 and 6.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bội chung" when discussing numbers, especially in mathematics.
• When finding the common multiples of two or more numbers, you can say "tìm bội chung".

Example:

• Simple Example:

  • "Bội chung của 2 và 3 là 6, 12, 18..." (The common multiples of 2 and 3 are 6, 12, 18...)

• Advanced Example:

  • "Để giải bài toán này, chúng ta cần tìm bội chung nhỏ nhất của 4 và 5." (To solve this problem, we need to find the least common multiple of 4 and 5.)

Advanced Usage:

• Bội chung nhỏ nhất (Least Common Multiple): This is a specific term that refers to the smallest common multiple of two or more numbers.
  • Example: "Bội chung nhỏ nhất của 8 và 12 là 24." (The least common multiple of 8 and 12 is 24.)

Word Variants:

• Bội: This part of the term can stand alone and means "multiple".
• Chung: This means "common".

Different Meanings:

• While "bội chung" mainly refers to common multiples in mathematics, it can also be interpreted in broader contexts where things are shared among multiple entities, but this is less common.

Synonyms:

• In Vietnamese, you might encounter similar terms such as "bội số chung" (common multiple), which has a similar meaning.

Academic

1. (toán) Common multiple
   • Bội chung nhỏ nhất
     Least common multiple