Least Common Multiple of 35 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 35 and 42 the smallest integer that is 210 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 42 is 210.

LCM(35,42) = 210

LCM of 35 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 35 and 42

LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 35 and 42. First we will calculate the prime factors of 35 and 42.

Prime Factorization of 35


5 35
7 7
1

Prime factors of 35 are 5,7. Prime factorization of 35 in exponential form is:

35 = 51×71

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 35 and 42.

LCM(35,42) = 21×31×51×71
LCM(35,42) = 210

Factors of 35

List of positive integer factors of 35 that divides 35 without a remainder.

1, 5, 7, 35

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 35 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 35 and 42, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(35,42) = 7
LCM(35,42) = ( 35 × 42) / 7
LCM(35,42) = 1470 / 7
LCM(35,42) = 210

Properties of LCM 35 and 42

(i) The LCM of 42 and 35 is associative

LCM of 35 and 42 = LCM of 42 and 35

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 35 and 42

1. What is the LCM of 35 and 42?

Answer: LCM of 35 and 42 is 210.

2. What are the Factors of 35?

Answer: Factors of 35 are 1, 5, 7, 35. There are 4 integers that are factors of 35. The greatest factor of 35 is 35.

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 35 and 42?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 35 and 42 = 210

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 35

35 = 5 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 = 210 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 7

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 35 and 42 is 210.