Least Common Multiple of 48 and 32

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 48 and 32 the smallest integer that is 96 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 32 is 96.

LCM(48,32) = 96

LCM of 48 and 32

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

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Least Common Multiple of 48 and 32

LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 48 and 32. First we will calculate the prime factors of 48 and 32.

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

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

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 48 and 32.

LCM(48,32) = 25×31
LCM(48,32) = 96

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

Factors of 32

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

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32

Least Common Multiple of 48 and 32 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 48 and 32, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(48,32) = 16
LCM(48,32) = ( 48 × 32) / 16
LCM(48,32) = 1536 / 16
LCM(48,32) = 96

Properties of LCM 48 and 32

(i) The LCM of 32 and 48 is associative

LCM of 48 and 32 = LCM of 32 and 48

Related Least Common Multiples of 48

Related Least Common Multiples of 32

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 48 and 32

1. What is the LCM of 48 and 32?

Answer: LCM of 48 and 32 is 96.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. How to Find the LCM of 48 and 32?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 48 and 32 = 96

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 48

48 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 32

32 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

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

LCM = 96 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 48 and 32 is 96.