LCM for 100 and 400

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 400?

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LCM of 100 and 400 is
400

First common multiples: 400; 800; 1,200; …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/100 by 4.

100 divides 400 (400 ÷ 100 = 4), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

100 = 22 × 52

400 = 24 × 52

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LCM = 24 × 52 = 400

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 400?

LCM of 100 and 400 is 400

How to find the LCM of 100 and 400 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 100 and 400, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 400.

What is the difference between LCM and GCF?

LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number divisible by both numbers, while GCF (Greatest Common Factor) is the largest number that divides both. For 100 and 400: LCM = 400, GCF = 100.