Question

what is the least common multiple of 6, 16, 8

Answer 1

2, because they are all even numbers. 8 and 16 are divisible by 4, but 6 isn't. 6 is divisible by 3, but the rest isn't. Therefore, 2 is the LCM 

Answer 2

The answer, my friend, that you are desperately seeking is 48.