LCM for 12 and 72

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 72?

Answer

LCM of 12 and 72 is

First common multiples: 72, 144, 216, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/12 by 6.

12 divides 72 (72 ÷ 12 = 6), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

12 = 2² × 3

72 = 2³ × 3²

Prime	12	72	Highest power
2	2²	2³	2³
3	3	3²	3²

LCM = 2³ × 3² = 72

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LCM Table

Number 1	Number 2	LCM
12	32	96
12	33	132
12	35	420
12	36	36
12	39	156
12	40	120
12	42	84
12	44	132
12	45	180
12	46	276
12	48	48
12	50	300
12	52	156
12	55	660
12	57	228
12	58	348
12	60	60
12	66	132
12	68	204
12	72	72
12	75	300
12	76	228
12	78	156
12	80	240
12	84	84
12	88	264
12	100	300
12	108	108
12	180	180
12	300	300

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 72?

LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

How to find the LCM of 12 and 72 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 12 and 72, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 72.

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 12 and 72: LCM = 72, GCF = 12.

LCM for 12 and 72

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 72?

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 72?

How to find the LCM of 12 and 72 using prime factorization?

What is the difference between LCM and GCF?

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Number 1	Number 2	LCM
12	32	96
12	33	132
12	35	420
12	36	36
12	39	156
12	40	120
12	42	84
12	44	132
12	45	180
12	46	276
12	48	48
12	50	300
12	52	156
12	55	660
12	57	228
12	58	348
12	60	60
12	66	132
12	68	204
12	72	72
12	75	300
12	76	228
12	78	156
12	80	240
12	84	84
12	88	264
12	100	300
12	108	108
12	180	180
12	300	300

Number 1	Number 2	LCM
12	32	96
12	33	132
12	35	420
12	36	36
12	39	156
12	40	120
12	42	84
12	44	132
12	45	180
12	46	276
12	48	48
12	50	300
12	52	156
12	55	660
12	57	228
12	58	348
12	60	60
12	66	132
12	68	204
12	72	72
12	75	300
12	76	228
12	78	156
12	80	240
12	84	84
12	88	264
12	100	300
12	108	108
12	180	180
12	300	300

Number 1	Number 2	LCM
12	32	96
12	33	132
12	35	420
12	36	36
12	39	156
12	40	120
12	42	84
12	44	132
12	45	180
12	46	276
12	48	48
12	50	300
12	52	156
12	55	660
12	57	228
12	58	348
12	60	60
12	66	132
12	68	204
12	72	72
12	75	300
12	76	228
12	78	156
12	80	240
12	84	84
12	88	264
12	100	300
12	108	108
12	180	180
12	300	300