Multiple of $$3$$ and $$4$$ also a multiple of $$12$$.  $$12, 24, 36, 48, \cdots $$  Smallest multiple between $$14$$ and $$40$$ is $$24$$. 
Find the smallest whole number between $$14$$ and $$40$$ that is divisible by $$3$$ and by $$4$$. 

(A) $$12$$ 
(B) $$16$$ 
(C) $$18$$ 
(D) $$24$$ 
(E) $$36$$ 