LCM for 30 and 180

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 180?

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LCM of 30 and 180 is
180

First common multiples: 180, 360, 540, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/30 by 6.

30 divides 180 (180 ÷ 30 = 6), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

30 = 2 × 3 × 5

180 = 22 × 32 × 5

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LCM = 22 × 32 × 5 = 180

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 180?

LCM of 30 and 180 is 180

How to find the LCM of 30 and 180 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 30 and 180, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 180.

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 30 and 180: LCM = 180, GCF = 30.