LCM for 16 and 136

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 136?

Answer: LCM of 16 and 136 is 272

(Two hundred seventy-two)

Finding LCM for 16 and 136 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 16 and 136 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 16 and 136 is 8, so

LCM = (16 × 136) ÷ 8

LCM = 2176 ÷ 8

LCM = 272

Finding LCM for 16 and 136 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 16 and 136 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 16: 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 176, 192, 208, 224, 240, 256, 272, 288, 304

Multiples of 136: 136, 272, 408, 544

So the LCM for 16 and 136 is 272

Finding LCM for 16 and 136 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 16 and 136 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 16: 2, 2, 2, 2 (exponent form: 24)

All Prime Factors of 136: 2, 2, 2, 17 (exponent form: 23, 171)

24 × 171 = 272

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About "Least Common Multiple" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 136? (The answer is: 272). Select the first number (e.g. '16') and the second number (e.g. '136'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
1136136
2136136
3136408
4136136
5136680
6136408
7136952
8136136
91361224
10136680
111361496
12136408
131361768
14136952
151362040
16136
17136136
181361224
191362584
20136680
211362856
221361496
231363128
24136408
251363400
261361768
271363672
28136952
291363944
301362040

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 136?

LCM of 16 and 136 is 272