Least Common Multiple of 40 and 55

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 40 and 55 the smallest integer that is 440 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 55 is 440.

LCM(40,55) = 440

LCM of 40 and 55

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 40 and 55

LCM of 40 and 55 is 440

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 40 and 55. First we will calculate the prime factors of 40 and 55.

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

Prime Factorization of 55


5 55
11 11
1

Prime factors of 55 are 5,11. Prime factorization of 55 in exponential form is:

55 = 51×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 40 and 55.

LCM(40,55) = 23×51×111
LCM(40,55) = 440

Factors of 40

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

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

Factors of 55

List of positive integer factors of 55 that divides 55 without a remainder.

1, 5, 11, 55

Least Common Multiple of 40 and 55 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 40 and 55, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(40,55) = 5
LCM(40,55) = ( 40 × 55) / 5
LCM(40,55) = 2200 / 5
LCM(40,55) = 440

Properties of LCM 40 and 55

(i) The LCM of 55 and 40 is associative

LCM of 40 and 55 = LCM of 55 and 40

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 40 and 55

1. What is the LCM of 40 and 55?

Answer: LCM of 40 and 55 is 440.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 55?

Answer: Factors of 55 are 1, 5, 11, 55. There are 4 integers that are factors of 55. The greatest factor of 55 is 55.

4. How to Find the LCM of 40 and 55?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 40 and 55 = 440

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 40

40 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 55

55 = 5 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 = 440 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 40 and 55 is 440.