Least Common Multiple of 28 and 42

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 28 and 42 the smallest integer that is 84 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 42 is 84.

LCM(28,42) = 84

LCM of 28 and 42

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 28 and 42

LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 28 and 42. First we will calculate the prime factors of 28 and 42.

Prime Factorization of 28


2 28
2 14
7 7
1

Prime factors of 28 are 2,7. Prime factorization of 28 in exponential form is:

28 = 22×71

Prime Factorization of 42


2 42
3 21
7 7
1

Prime factors of 42 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 42 in exponential form is:

42 = 21×31×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 28 and 42.

LCM(28,42) = 22×31×71
LCM(28,42) = 84

Factors of 28

List of positive integer factors of 28 that divides 28 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28

Factors of 42

List of positive integer factors of 42 that divides 42 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42

Least Common Multiple of 28 and 42 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 28 and 42, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(28,42) = 14
LCM(28,42) = ( 28 × 42) / 14
LCM(28,42) = 1176 / 14
LCM(28,42) = 84

Properties of LCM 28 and 42

(i) The LCM of 42 and 28 is associative

LCM of 28 and 42 = LCM of 42 and 28

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 28 and 42

1. What is the LCM of 28 and 42?

Answer: LCM of 28 and 42 is 84.

2. What are the Factors of 28?

Answer: Factors of 28 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28. There are 6 integers that are factors of 28. The greatest factor of 28 is 28.

3. What are the Factors of 42?

Answer: Factors of 42 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42. There are 8 integers that are factors of 42. The greatest factor of 42 is 42.

4. How to Find the LCM of 28 and 42?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 28 and 42 = 84

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 28

28 = 2 x 2 x 7

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 42

42 = 2 x 3 x 7

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

LCM = 84 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 28 and 42 is 84.