Least Common Multiple of 13 and 16

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 13 and 16 the smallest integer that is 208 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 16 is 208.

LCM(13,16) = 208

LCM of 13 and 16

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 13 and 16

LCM of 13 and 16 is 208

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 13 and 16. First we will calculate the prime factors of 13 and 16.

Prime Factorization of 13


13 13
1

Prime factors of 13 are 13. Prime factorization of 13 in exponential form is:

13 = 131

Prime Factorization of 16


2 16
2 8
2 4
2 2
1

Prime factors of 16 are 2. Prime factorization of 16 in exponential form is:

16 = 24

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 13 and 16.

LCM(13,16) = 24×131
LCM(13,16) = 208

Factors of 13

List of positive integer factors of 13 that divides 13 without a remainder.

1, 13

Factors of 16

List of positive integer factors of 16 that divides 16 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16

Least Common Multiple of 13 and 16 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 13 and 16, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(13,16) = 1
LCM(13,16) = ( 13 × 16) / 1
LCM(13,16) = 208 / 1
LCM(13,16) = 208

Properties of LCM 13 and 16

(i) The LCM of 16 and 13 is associative

LCM of 13 and 16 = LCM of 16 and 13

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 13 and 16

1. What is the LCM of 13 and 16?

Answer: LCM of 13 and 16 is 208.

2. What are the Factors of 13?

Answer: Factors of 13 are 1, 13. There are 2 integers that are factors of 13. The greatest factor of 13 is 13.

3. What are the Factors of 16?

Answer: Factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. There are 5 integers that are factors of 16. The greatest factor of 16 is 16.

4. How to Find the LCM of 13 and 16?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 13 and 16 = 208

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 13

13 = 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 16

16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

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

LCM = 208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 13 and 16 is 208.