Least Common Multiple of 18 and 24

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 18 and 24 the smallest integer that is 72 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 24 is 72.

LCM(18,24) = 72

LCM of 18 and 24

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

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Least Common Multiple of 18 and 24

LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 18 and 24. First we will calculate the prime factors of 18 and 24.

Prime Factorization of 18


2 18
3 9
3 3
1

Prime factors of 18 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 18 in exponential form is:

18 = 21×32

Prime Factorization of 24


2 24
2 12
2 6
3 3
1

Prime factors of 24 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 24 in exponential form is:

24 = 23×31

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 18 and 24.

LCM(18,24) = 23×32
LCM(18,24) = 72

Factors of 18

List of positive integer factors of 18 that divides 18 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18

Factors of 24

List of positive integer factors of 24 that divides 24 without a remainder.

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

Least Common Multiple of 18 and 24 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 18 and 24, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(18,24) = 6
LCM(18,24) = ( 18 × 24) / 6
LCM(18,24) = 432 / 6
LCM(18,24) = 72

Properties of LCM 18 and 24

(i) The LCM of 24 and 18 is associative

LCM of 18 and 24 = LCM of 24 and 18

Related Least Common Multiples of 18

Related Least Common Multiples of 24

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 18 and 24

1. What is the LCM of 18 and 24?

Answer: LCM of 18 and 24 is 72.

2. What are the Factors of 18?

Answer: Factors of 18 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18. There are 6 integers that are factors of 18. The greatest factor of 18 is 18.

3. What are the Factors of 24?

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

4. How to Find the LCM of 18 and 24?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 18 and 24 = 72

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 18

18 = 2 x 3 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 24

24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

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

LCM = 72 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 18 and 24 is 72.