LCM for 42 and 126
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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 126?
Answer
LCM of 42 and 126 is
126
First common multiples: 126, 252, 378, …
As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/42 by 3.
42 divides 126 (126 ÷ 42 = 3), so the LCM is the larger number itself.
42 = 2 × 3 × 7
126 = 2 × 32 × 7
| Prime | 42 | 126 | Highest power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 32 | 32 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
LCM = 2 × 32 × 7 = 126
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