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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 106 and 112 the smallest integer that is 5936 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 112 is 5936.
LCM(106,112) = 5936
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 106 and 112. First we will calculate the prime factors of 106 and 112.
Prime Factorization of 106
2 | 106 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 106 are 2,53. Prime factorization of 106 in exponential form is:
106 = 21×531
Prime Factorization of 112
2 | 112 |
2 | 56 |
2 | 28 |
2 | 14 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 112 are 2,7. Prime factorization of 112 in exponential form is:
112 = 24×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 106 and 112.
LCM(106,112) = 24×71×531
LCM(106,112) = 5936
Factors of 106
List of positive integer factors of 106 that divides 106 without a remainder.
1, 2, 53, 106
Factors of 112
List of positive integer factors of 112 that divides 112 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 56, 112
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 106 and 112, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(106,112) = 2
LCM(106,112) = ( 106 × 112) / 2
LCM(106,112) = 11872 / 2
LCM(106,112) = 5936
(i) The LCM of 112 and 106 is associative
LCM of 106 and 112 = LCM of 112 and 106
1. What is the LCM of 106 and 112?
Answer: LCM of 106 and 112 is 5936.
2. What are the Factors of 106?
Answer: Factors of 106 are 1, 2, 53, 106. There are 4 integers that are factors of 106. The greatest factor of 106 is 106.
3. What are the Factors of 112?
Answer: Factors of 112 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 56, 112. There are 10 integers that are factors of 112. The greatest factor of 112 is 112.
4. How to Find the LCM of 106 and 112?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 106 and 112 = 5936
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 106
106 = 2 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 112
112 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5936 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 106 and 112 is 5936.