LCM for 2 and 72

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 and 72?

Answer

LCM of 2 and 72 is

First common multiples: 72, 144, 216, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/2 by 36.

2 divides 72 (72 ÷ 2 = 36), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

2 — prime

72 = 2³ × 3²

Prime	2	72	Highest power
2	2	2³	2³
3	—	3²	3²

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

LCM = 2³ × 3² = 72

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LCM Table

Number 1	Number 2	LCM
2	10	10
2	11	22
2	12	12
2	13	26
2	14	14
2	15	30
2	16	16
2	18	18
2	22	22
2	23	46
2	25	50
2	27	54
2	28	28
2	32	32
2	33	66
2	34	34
2	35	70
2	37	74
2	38	38
2	39	78
2	41	82
2	43	86
2	46	46
2	49	98
2	53	106
2	54	54
2	55	110
2	59	118
2	72	72
2	100	100

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 and 72?

LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

How to find the LCM of 2 and 72 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 2 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 2 and 72: LCM = 72, GCF = 2.

LCM for 2 and 72

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 and 72?

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 and 72?

How to find the LCM of 2 and 72 using prime factorization?

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Number 1	Number 2	LCM
2	10	10
2	11	22
2	12	12
2	13	26
2	14	14
2	15	30
2	16	16
2	18	18
2	22	22
2	23	46
2	25	50
2	27	54
2	28	28
2	32	32
2	33	66
2	34	34
2	35	70
2	37	74
2	38	38
2	39	78
2	41	82
2	43	86
2	46	46
2	49	98
2	53	106
2	54	54
2	55	110
2	59	118
2	72	72
2	100	100

Number 1	Number 2	LCM
2	10	10
2	11	22
2	12	12
2	13	26
2	14	14
2	15	30
2	16	16
2	18	18
2	22	22
2	23	46
2	25	50
2	27	54
2	28	28
2	32	32
2	33	66
2	34	34
2	35	70
2	37	74
2	38	38
2	39	78
2	41	82
2	43	86
2	46	46
2	49	98
2	53	106
2	54	54
2	55	110
2	59	118
2	72	72
2	100	100

Number 1	Number 2	LCM
2	10	10
2	11	22
2	12	12
2	13	26
2	14	14
2	15	30
2	16	16
2	18	18
2	22	22
2	23	46
2	25	50
2	27	54
2	28	28
2	32	32
2	33	66
2	34	34
2	35	70
2	37	74
2	38	38
2	39	78
2	41	82
2	43	86
2	46	46
2	49	98
2	53	106
2	54	54
2	55	110
2	59	118
2	72	72
2	100	100