LCM for 72 and 27

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 27?

Answer: LCM of 72 and 27 is 216

(Two hundred sixteen)

Finding LCM for 72 and 27 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 72 and 27 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 72 and 27 is 9, so

LCM = (72 × 27) ÷ 9

LCM = 1944 ÷ 9

LCM = 216

Finding LCM for 72 and 27 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 72 and 27 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 72: 72, 144, 216, 288, 360

Multiples of 27: 27, 54, 81, 108, 135, 162, 189, 216, 243, 270

So the LCM for 72 and 27 is 216

Finding LCM for 72 and 27 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 72 and 27 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 72: 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 (exponent form: 23, 32)

All Prime Factors of 27: 3, 3, 3 (exponent form: 33)

23 × 33 = 216

See Also

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6627594
67271809
68271836
6927621
70271890
71271917
7227
73271971
74271998
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77272079
7827702
79272133
80272160
812781
82272214
83272241
8427756
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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 72 and 27? (The answer is: 216). Select the first number (e.g. '72') and the second number (e.g. '27'). 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

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 27?

LCM of 72 and 27 is 216