LCM for 48 and 36

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 36?

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LCM of 48 and 36 is 144

(One hundred forty-four)

Finding LCM for 48 and 36 using GCF of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 48 and 36 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 48 and 36 is 12, so

LCM = (48 × 36) ÷ 12

LCM = 1728 ÷ 12

LCM = 144

Finding LCM for 48 and 36 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 48 and 36 is to list out the common multiples for both numbers and pick the first one that matches:

Multiples of 48: 48, 96, 144, 192, 240

Multiples of 36: 36, 72, 108, 144, 180, 216

So the LCM for 48 and 36 is 144

Finding LCM for 48 and 36 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 48 and 36 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 48: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 (exponent form: 24, 31)

All Prime Factors of 36: 2, 2, 3, 3 (exponent form: 22, 32)

24 × 32 = 144

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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 48 and 36? (The answer is: 144). Select the first number (e.g. '48') and the second number (e.g. '36'). 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

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LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
4821336
4822528
48231104
482448
48251200
4826624
4827432
4828336
48291392
4830240
48311488
483296
4833528
4834816
48351680
4836144
48371776
4838912
4839624
4840240
48411968
4842336
48432064
4844528
4845720
48461104
48472256
484848
48492352
48501200

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 36?

LCM of 48 and 36 is 144

How to find the LCM of 48 and 36 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 48 and 36, 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 48 and 36: LCM = 144, GCF = 12.

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