LCM for 40 and 220

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 220?

Answer: LCM of 40 and 220 is 440

(Four hundred forty)

Finding LCM for 40 and 220 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 40 and 220 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 40 and 220 is 20, so

LCM = (40 × 220) ÷ 20

LCM = 8800 ÷ 20

LCM = 440

Finding LCM for 40 and 220 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 40 and 220 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 40: 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280, 320, 360, 400, 440, 480, 520

Multiples of 220: 220, 440, 660, 880

So the LCM for 40 and 220 is 440

Finding LCM for 40 and 220 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 40 and 220 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 40: 2, 2, 2, 5 (exponent form: 23, 51)

All Prime Factors of 220: 2, 2, 5, 11 (exponent form: 22, 51, 111)

23 × 51 × 111 = 440

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About "Least Common Multiple" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 220? (The answer is: 440). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '220'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
252201100
262202860
272205940
282201540
292206380
30220660
312206820
322201760
33220660
342203740
352201540
362201980
372208140
382204180
392208580
40220
412209020
422204620
432209460
44220220
452201980
462205060
4722010340
482202640
4922010780
502201100
5122011220
522202860
5322011660
542205940

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 220?

LCM of 40 and 220 is 440