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LCM Calculator

LCM Calculator takes two numbers as inputs, and finds the Least Common Multiple of the given two numbers.

Inputs

LCM (m, n) = ?

Sample inputs

m: 25
n: 10

m: 620
n: 8

m: 3
n: 4



How to Find LCM

There are three popular ways in which you can find the LCM of given two numbers.

  • Division Method
  • Listing Multiples
  • Prime Factorization

Steps for finding LCM using Prime Factors

The following is a step-by-step approach to find the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of a given two numbers using Prime Factors.

  1. Find the Prime Factors: Identify the prime factors of each number m and n.
  2. List the Prime Factors: List the prime factors of both numbers.
  3. Identify Common Prime Factors: Identify all the common prime factors and their highest powers from both lists.
  4. Multiply the Common Prime Factors: Multiply the common prime factors, each raised to its highest power.
  5. Multiply Remaining Prime Factors: If any prime factors remain from either number, multiply them together.
  6. Multiply the Results: Multiply the results from steps 4 and 5 together to get the LCM.

Commonly Sought LCMs




Arithmetic Calculators

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the LCM of 12 and 12?

Answer:

Since the two numbers are the same, the LCM is also the same number.

LCM (m, m) = m