LCM for 84 and 196

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 196?

Answer: LCM of 84 and 196 is 588

(Five hundred eighty-eight)

Finding LCM for 84 and 196 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 84 and 196 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 84 and 196 is 28, so

LCM = (84 × 196) ÷ 28

LCM = 16464 ÷ 28

LCM = 588

Finding LCM for 84 and 196 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 84 and 196 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 84: 84, 168, 252, 336, 420, 504, 588, 672, 756

Multiples of 196: 196, 392, 588, 784, 980

So the LCM for 84 and 196 is 588

Finding LCM for 84 and 196 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 84 and 196 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

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

All Prime Factors of 196: 2, 2, 7, 7 (exponent form: 22, 72)

22 × 31 × 72 = 588

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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 84 and 196? (The answer is: 588). Select the first number (e.g. '84') and the second number (e.g. '196'). 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
6919613524
70196980
7119613916
721963528
7319614308
741967252
7519614700
761963724
771962156
781967644
7919615484
801963920
8119615876
821968036
8319616268
84196588
8519616660
861968428
8719617052
881964312
8919617444
901968820
911962548
921964508
9319618228
941969212
9519618620
961964704
9719619012
98196196

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 196?

LCM of 84 and 196 is 588

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