Least Common Multiple of 48 and 55

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 48 and 55 the smallest integer that is 2640 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 55 is 2640.

LCM(48,55) = 2640

LCM of 48 and 55

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 48 and 55

LCM of 48 and 55 is 2640

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 48 and 55. First we will calculate the prime factors of 48 and 55.

Prime Factorization of 48


2 48
2 24
2 12
2 6
3 3
1

Prime factors of 48 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 48 in exponential form is:

48 = 24×31

Prime Factorization of 55


5 55
11 11
1

Prime factors of 55 are 5,11. Prime factorization of 55 in exponential form is:

55 = 51×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 48 and 55.

LCM(48,55) = 24×31×51×111
LCM(48,55) = 2640

Factors of 48

List of positive integer factors of 48 that divides 48 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48

Factors of 55

List of positive integer factors of 55 that divides 55 without a remainder.

1, 5, 11, 55

Least Common Multiple of 48 and 55 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 48 and 55, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(48,55) = 1
LCM(48,55) = ( 48 × 55) / 1
LCM(48,55) = 2640 / 1
LCM(48,55) = 2640

Properties of LCM 48 and 55

(i) The LCM of 55 and 48 is associative

LCM of 48 and 55 = LCM of 55 and 48

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 48 and 55

1. What is the LCM of 48 and 55?

Answer: LCM of 48 and 55 is 2640.

2. What are the Factors of 48?

Answer: Factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48. There are 10 integers that are factors of 48. The greatest factor of 48 is 48.

3. What are the Factors of 55?

Answer: Factors of 55 are 1, 5, 11, 55. There are 4 integers that are factors of 55. The greatest factor of 55 is 55.

4. How to Find the LCM of 48 and 55?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 48 and 55 = 2640

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 48

48 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 55

55 = 5 x 11

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2640 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 48 and 55 is 2640.