LCM for 30 and 270

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 270?

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LCM of 30 and 270 is
270

First common multiples: 270, 540, 810, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/30 by 9.

30 divides 270 (270 ÷ 30 = 9), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

30 = 2 × 3 × 5

270 = 2 × 33 × 5

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LCM = 2 × 33 × 5 = 270

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 270?

LCM of 30 and 270 is 270

How to find the LCM of 30 and 270 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 30 and 270, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 270.

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 270: LCM = 270, GCF = 30.