Least Common Multiple of 32 and 40

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 32 and 40 the smallest integer that is 160 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 40 is 160.

LCM(32,40) = 160

LCM of 32 and 40

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

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Least Common Multiple of 32 and 40

LCM of 32 and 40 is 160

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 32 and 40. First we will calculate the prime factors of 32 and 40.

Prime Factorization of 32


2 32
2 16
2 8
2 4
2 2
1

Prime factors of 32 are 2. Prime factorization of 32 in exponential form is:

32 = 25

Prime Factorization of 40


2 40
2 20
2 10
5 5
1

Prime factors of 40 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 40 in exponential form is:

40 = 23×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 32 and 40.

LCM(32,40) = 25×51
LCM(32,40) = 160

Factors of 32

List of positive integer factors of 32 that divides 32 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32

Factors of 40

List of positive integer factors of 40 that divides 40 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40

Least Common Multiple of 32 and 40 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 32 and 40, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(32,40) = 8
LCM(32,40) = ( 32 × 40) / 8
LCM(32,40) = 1280 / 8
LCM(32,40) = 160

Properties of LCM 32 and 40

(i) The LCM of 40 and 32 is associative

LCM of 32 and 40 = LCM of 40 and 32

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 32 and 40

1. What is the LCM of 32 and 40?

Answer: LCM of 32 and 40 is 160.

2. What are the Factors of 32?

Answer: Factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32. There are 6 integers that are factors of 32. The greatest factor of 32 is 32.

3. What are the Factors of 40?

Answer: Factors of 40 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40. There are 8 integers that are factors of 40. The greatest factor of 40 is 40.

4. How to Find the LCM of 32 and 40?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 32 and 40 = 160

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 32

32 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 40

40 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

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

LCM = 160 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 32 and 40 is 160.