Least Common Multiple of 24 and 44

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 24 and 44 the smallest integer that is 264 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 44 is 264.

LCM(24,44) = 264

LCM of 24 and 44

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 24 and 44

LCM of 24 and 44 is 264

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 24 and 44. First we will calculate the prime factors of 24 and 44.

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

Prime Factorization of 44


2 44
2 22
11 11
1

Prime factors of 44 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 44 in exponential form is:

44 = 22×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 24 and 44.

LCM(24,44) = 23×31×111
LCM(24,44) = 264

Factors of 24

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

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

Factors of 44

List of positive integer factors of 44 that divides 44 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44

Least Common Multiple of 24 and 44 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 24 and 44, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(24,44) = 4
LCM(24,44) = ( 24 × 44) / 4
LCM(24,44) = 1056 / 4
LCM(24,44) = 264

Properties of LCM 24 and 44

(i) The LCM of 44 and 24 is associative

LCM of 24 and 44 = LCM of 44 and 24

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 24 and 44

1. What is the LCM of 24 and 44?

Answer: LCM of 24 and 44 is 264.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 44?

Answer: Factors of 44 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44. There are 6 integers that are factors of 44. The greatest factor of 44 is 44.

4. How to Find the LCM of 24 and 44?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 24 and 44 = 264

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 24

24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 44

44 = 2 x 2 x 11

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

LCM = 264 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 24 and 44 is 264.