Least Common Multiple of 35 and 48

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 48 the smallest integer that is 1680 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 48 is 1680.

LCM(35,48) = 1680

LCM of 35 and 48

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

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Least Common Multiple of 35 and 48

LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 35 and 48. First we will calculate the prime factors of 35 and 48.

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 48


2 48
2 24
2 12
2 6
3 3
1

Prime factors of 48 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 48 in exponential form is:

48 = 24×31

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 35 and 48.

LCM(35,48) = 24×31×51×71
LCM(35,48) = 1680

Factors of 35

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

1, 5, 7, 35

Factors of 48

List of positive integer factors of 48 that divides 48 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48

Least Common Multiple of 35 and 48 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 48, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(35,48) = 1
LCM(35,48) = ( 35 × 48) / 1
LCM(35,48) = 1680 / 1
LCM(35,48) = 1680

Properties of LCM 35 and 48

(i) The LCM of 48 and 35 is associative

LCM of 35 and 48 = LCM of 48 and 35

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 35 and 48

1. What is the LCM of 35 and 48?

Answer: LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680.

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 48?

Answer: Factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48. There are 10 integers that are factors of 48. The greatest factor of 48 is 48.

4. How to Find the LCM of 35 and 48?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 35 and 48 = 1680

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 35

35 = 5 x 7

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 48

48 = 2 x 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 = 1680 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 35 and 48 is 1680.