LCM for 48 and 96

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 96?

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LCM of 48 and 96 is
96

First common multiples: 96, 192, 288, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/48 by 2.

48 divides 96 (96 ÷ 48 = 2), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

48 = 24 × 3

96 = 25 × 3

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LCM = 25 × 3 = 96

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 96?

LCM of 48 and 96 is 96

How to find the LCM of 48 and 96 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 48 and 96, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 96.

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 96: LCM = 96, GCF = 48.