LCM for 16 and 80

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 80?

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LCM of 16 and 80 is
80

First common multiples: 80, 160, 240, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/16 by 5.

16 divides 80 (80 ÷ 16 = 5), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

16 = 24

80 = 24 × 5

Prime1680Highest power
2242424
5—55

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

LCM = 24 × 5 = 80

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FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 80?

LCM of 16 and 80 is 80

How to find the LCM of 16 and 80 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 16 and 80, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 80.

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 80: LCM = 80, GCF = 16.