LCM for 16 and 112

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 112?

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LCM of 16 and 112 is
112

First common multiples: 112, 224, 336, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/16 by 7.

16 divides 112 (112 ÷ 16 = 7), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

16 = 24

112 = 24 × 7

Prime16112Highest power
2242424
7—77

— = power 0: the prime is not a factor of this number; the LCM takes it from the number that has it.

LCM = 24 × 7 = 112

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FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 112?

LCM of 16 and 112 is 112

How to find the LCM of 16 and 112 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 16 and 112, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 112.

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 16 and 112: LCM = 112, GCF = 16.