Editorial Guidelines for Every Page
These editorial guidelines govern every page on Least Multiple Calculator: how a page is planned, how its numbers are produced, which sources it may cite, and how it is reviewed and corrected.
The ten editorial guidelines at a glance
| # | Rule | Checked by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One topic per page | cannibalisation gate on every build |
| 2 | Numbers from code | 66 known-answer tests |
| 3 | Answer first, ≤ 40 words | editor review |
| 4 | Cited sources only | sources section on every page |
| 5 | Both vocabularies once | editor review |
| 6 | Nothing invented | editor review |
| 7 | Author + dates on every page | on-page gate |
| 8 | Corrections add a test | test suite |
| 9 | Ads never touch content | editor review |
| 10 | AI drafts, human edits | editor review |
1. One topic per page
Each page answers one question and targets one search topic. Before a page is written, the topic is checked against every existing page so that two pages never compete for the same query. Related questions are answered inside the page that owns the topic, in its FAQ.
2. Numbers come from code, not from typing
Every LCM, GCF, factorization, table and example on the site is computed by the same code module that powers the calculator. The module is covered by 66 known-answer tests; a page cannot be published while any test fails. If a number on a page cannot be computed, it is not printed.
3. Answer first
The answer to a heading's question is stated in the first sentence under it, in 40 words or fewer. Explanation follows the answer, never precedes it.
4. Sources we cite
- Wikipedia: Least common multiple for the definition and the LCM × GCD relation.
- Wolfram MathWorld: Least Common Multiple for formal properties.
- Common Core 6.NS.B.4 for where the LCM sits in the curriculum.
Claims about calculators, syllabuses or exams that we cannot verify are left out rather than guessed.
5. Vocabulary
Each page uses both the US and the UK/India terms once on first mention: least common multiple and lowest common multiple; greatest common factor (GCF) and highest common factor (HCF). After that it uses one term consistently.
6. Nothing invented
The site does not publish reviews, ratings, user counts, testimonials, expert endorsements or credentials it does not have. A section that would need such a fact is deleted, not filled.
7. Authorship and review dates
Every guide names its author, Least Multiple Calculator Team, with a link to the authors page, and carries the date it was last reviewed. Pages are re-read whenever the calculator code changes and at least once a year.
8. Corrections
Reported errors are checked against the code module. A confirmed error is fixed, a test is added for it, and the page's reviewed date is updated. Send reports through the contact page.
9. Advertising
Advertisements, where shown, are served by an advertising network and are separate from the content. Ads never influence which numbers, methods or sources appear on a page. We do not publish sponsored content or sell links.
10. Use of AI tools
AI writing tools may produce a first draft. Every published sentence is edited and checked by Least Multiple Calculator Team. AI tools never produce the numbers on the site; the tested code does.
Frequently asked questions
What are the editorial guidelines?
Ten rules every page follows: one topic per page, numbers from tested code, answer first, cited sources only, both vocabularies, nothing invented, author and dates shown, corrections add a test, ads never touch content, and AI drafts are always human-edited.
Who enforces the editorial guidelines?
The author, plus automated gates that run before every deployment: the test suite, the cannibalisation check and the on-page check refuse a build that breaks a measurable rule.
How do I report a page that breaks a guideline?
Use the contact page. A confirmed problem is fixed, a test is added where possible, and the page's updated date changes.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Least common multiple: definition, notation, LCM × GCD = a × b
- Wolfram MathWorld: Least Common Multiple: formal properties
- Common Core 6.NS.B.4: GCF and LCM in grade 6