LCM for 36 and 144

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 144?

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LCM of 36 and 144 is
144

First common multiples: 144, 288, 432, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/36 by 4.

36 divides 144 (144 ÷ 36 = 4), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

36 = 22 × 32

144 = 24 × 32

Prime36144Highest power
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LCM = 24 × 32 = 144

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 144?

LCM of 36 and 144 is 144

How to find the LCM of 36 and 144 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 36 and 144, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 144.

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 36 and 144: LCM = 144, GCF = 36.