Least Common Multiple of 16 and 34

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 16 and 34 the smallest integer that is 272 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 34 is 272.

LCM(16,34) = 272

LCM of 16 and 34

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 16 and 34

LCM of 16 and 34 is 272

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 16 and 34. First we will calculate the prime factors of 16 and 34.

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

Prime Factorization of 34


2 34
17 17
1

Prime factors of 34 are 2,17. Prime factorization of 34 in exponential form is:

34 = 21×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 16 and 34.

LCM(16,34) = 24×171
LCM(16,34) = 272

Factors of 16

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

1, 2, 4, 8, 16

Factors of 34

List of positive integer factors of 34 that divides 34 without a remainder.

1, 2, 17, 34

Least Common Multiple of 16 and 34 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 16 and 34, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(16,34) = 2
LCM(16,34) = ( 16 × 34) / 2
LCM(16,34) = 544 / 2
LCM(16,34) = 272

Properties of LCM 16 and 34

(i) The LCM of 34 and 16 is associative

LCM of 16 and 34 = LCM of 34 and 16

Related Least Common Multiples of 16

Related Least Common Multiples of 34

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 16 and 34

1. What is the LCM of 16 and 34?

Answer: LCM of 16 and 34 is 272.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 34?

Answer: Factors of 34 are 1, 2, 17, 34. There are 4 integers that are factors of 34. The greatest factor of 34 is 34.

4. How to Find the LCM of 16 and 34?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 16 and 34 = 272

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 16

16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 34

34 = 2 x 17

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

LCM = 272 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 16 and 34 is 272.