LCM for 96 and 120

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 120?

Answer: LCM of 96 and 120 is 480

(Four hundred eighty)

Finding LCM for 96 and 120 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 96 and 120 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 96 and 120 is 24, so

LCM = (96 × 120) ÷ 24

LCM = 11520 ÷ 24

LCM = 480

Finding LCM for 96 and 120 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 96 and 120 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 96: 96, 192, 288, 384, 480, 576, 672

Multiples of 120: 120, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720

So the LCM for 96 and 120 is 480

Finding LCM for 96 and 120 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 96 and 120 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 96: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 (exponent form: 25, 31)

All Prime Factors of 120: 2, 2, 2, 3, 5 (exponent form: 23, 31, 51)

25 × 31 × 51 = 480

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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 96 and 120? (The answer is: 480). Select the first number (e.g. '96') and the second number (e.g. '120'). 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
811203240
821204920
831209960
84120840
851202040
861205160
871203480
881201320
8912010680
90120360
9112010920
921202760
931203720
941205640
951202280
96120480
9712011640
981205880
991203960
100120600
10112012120
1021202040
10312012360
1041201560
105120840
1061206360
10712012840
1081201080
10912013080
1101201320

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 120?

LCM of 96 and 120 is 480

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