LCM for 46 and 69

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 69?

Answer: LCM of 46 and 69 is 138

(One hundred thirty-eight)

Finding LCM for 46 and 69 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 46 and 69 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 46 and 69 is 23, so

LCM = (46 × 69) ÷ 23

LCM = 3174 ÷ 23

LCM = 138

Finding LCM for 46 and 69 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 46 and 69 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 46: 46, 92, 138, 184, 230

Multiples of 69: 69, 138, 207, 276

So the LCM for 46 and 69 is 138

Finding LCM for 46 and 69 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 46 and 69 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 46: 2, 23 (exponent form: 21, 231)

All Prime Factors of 69: 3, 23 (exponent form: 31, 231)

21 × 231 × 31 = 138

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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 46 and 69? (The answer is: 138). Select the first number (e.g. '46') and the second number (e.g. '69'). 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
31692139
32692208
3369759
34692346
35692415
3669828
37692553
38692622
3969897
40692760
41692829
4269966
43692967
44693036
45691035
4669
47693243
48691104
49693381
50693450
51691173
52693588
53693657
54691242
55693795
56693864
57691311
58694002
59694071
60691380

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 69?

LCM of 46 and 69 is 138