LCM for 72 and 88

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 88?

Answer: LCM of 72 and 88 is 792

(Seven hundred ninety-two)

Finding LCM for 72 and 88 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 72 and 88 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 72 and 88 is 8, so

LCM = (72 × 88) ÷ 8

LCM = 6336 ÷ 8

LCM = 792

Finding LCM for 72 and 88 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 72 and 88 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 72: 72, 144, 216, 288, 360, 432, 504, 576, 648, 720, 792, 864, 936

Multiples of 88: 88, 176, 264, 352, 440, 528, 616, 704, 792, 880, 968

So the LCM for 72 and 88 is 792

Finding LCM for 72 and 88 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 72 and 88 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 88: 2, 2, 2, 11 (exponent form: 23, 111)

23 × 32 × 111 = 792

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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 88? (The answer is: 792). Select the first number (e.g. '72') and the second number (e.g. '88'). 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 88?

LCM of 72 and 88 is 792