LCM for 16 and 21

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 21?

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LCM of 16 and 21 is
336

First common multiples: 336; 672; 1,008; …

336 is divisible by both: 336 ÷ 16 = 21, 336 ÷ 21 = 16 — and 21 and 16 share no factor but 1, so no smaller number is. As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/16 by 21 and of y/21 by 16.

16 and 21 are coprime (GCF = 1), so their LCM is simply the product: 16 × 21 = 336.

16 = 24

21 = 3 × 7

Prime1621Highest power
224—24
3—33
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 × 3 × 7 = 336

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FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 21?

LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

How to find the LCM of 16 and 21 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 16 and 21, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 336.

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 21: LCM = 336, GCF = 1.