LCM for 56 and 84

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 84?

Answer: LCM of 56 and 84 is 168

(One hundred sixty-eight)

Finding LCM for 56 and 84 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 56 and 84 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 56 and 84 is 28, so

LCM = (56 × 84) ÷ 28

LCM = 4704 ÷ 28

LCM = 168

Finding LCM for 56 and 84 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 56 and 84 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 56: 56, 112, 168, 224, 280

Multiples of 84: 84, 168, 252, 336

So the LCM for 56 and 84 is 168

Finding LCM for 56 and 84 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 56 and 84 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 56: 2, 2, 2, 7 (exponent form: 23, 71)

All Prime Factors of 84: 2, 2, 3, 7 (exponent form: 22, 31, 71)

23 × 71 × 31 = 168

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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 56 and 84? (The answer is: 168). Select the first number (e.g. '56') and the second number (e.g. '84'). 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
41843444
428484
43843612
4484924
45841260
46841932
47843948
4884336
4984588
50842100
51841428
52841092
53844452
5484756
55844620
5684
57841596
58842436
59844956
6084
61845124
62842604
6384
6484
65845460
6684924
67845628
68841428
69841932
7084

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 84?

LCM of 56 and 84 is 168