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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 116 and 120 the smallest integer that is 3480 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 120 is 3480.
LCM(116,120) = 3480
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 116 and 120. First we will calculate the prime factors of 116 and 120.
Prime Factorization of 116
2 | 116 |
2 | 58 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 116 are 2,29. Prime factorization of 116 in exponential form is:
116 = 22×291
Prime Factorization of 120
2 | 120 |
2 | 60 |
2 | 30 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 120 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 120 in exponential form is:
120 = 23×31×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 116 and 120.
LCM(116,120) = 23×31×51×291
LCM(116,120) = 3480
Factors of 116
List of positive integer factors of 116 that divides 116 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 29, 58, 116
Factors of 120
List of positive integer factors of 120 that divides 120 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 60, 120
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 116 and 120, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(116,120) = 4
LCM(116,120) = ( 116 × 120) / 4
LCM(116,120) = 13920 / 4
LCM(116,120) = 3480
(i) The LCM of 120 and 116 is associative
LCM of 116 and 120 = LCM of 120 and 116
1. What is the LCM of 116 and 120?
Answer: LCM of 116 and 120 is 3480.
2. What are the Factors of 116?
Answer: Factors of 116 are 1, 2, 4, 29, 58, 116. There are 6 integers that are factors of 116. The greatest factor of 116 is 116.
3. What are the Factors of 120?
Answer: Factors of 120 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 60, 120. There are 16 integers that are factors of 120. The greatest factor of 120 is 120.
4. How to Find the LCM of 116 and 120?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 116 and 120 = 3480
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 116
116 = 2 x 2 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 120
120 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3480 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 116 and 120 is 3480.