LCM for 3 and 39

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3 and 39?

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LCM of 3 and 39 is
39

First common multiples: 39, 78, 117, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/3 by 13.

3 divides 39 (39 ÷ 3 = 13), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

3 — prime

39 = 3 × 13

Prime339Highest power
3333
13—1313

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

LCM = 3 × 13 = 39

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FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3 and 39?

LCM of 3 and 39 is 39

How to find the LCM of 3 and 39 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 3 and 39, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 39.

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 3 and 39: LCM = 39, GCF = 3.