Least Common Multiple of 48 and 61

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 61 the smallest integer that is 2928 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 61 is 2928.

LCM(48,61) = 2928

LCM of 48 and 61

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 48 and 61

LCM of 48 and 61 is 2928

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 48 and 61. First we will calculate the prime factors of 48 and 61.

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 61


61 61
1

Prime factors of 61 are 61. Prime factorization of 61 in exponential form is:

61 = 611

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 48 and 61.

LCM(48,61) = 24×31×611
LCM(48,61) = 2928

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 61

List of positive integer factors of 61 that divides 61 without a remainder.

1, 61

Least Common Multiple of 48 and 61 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 61, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(48,61) = 1
LCM(48,61) = ( 48 × 61) / 1
LCM(48,61) = 2928 / 1
LCM(48,61) = 2928

Properties of LCM 48 and 61

(i) The LCM of 61 and 48 is associative

LCM of 48 and 61 = LCM of 61 and 48

Related Least Common Multiples of 48

Related Least Common Multiples of 61

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 48 and 61

1. What is the LCM of 48 and 61?

Answer: LCM of 48 and 61 is 2928.

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 61?

Answer: Factors of 61 are 1, 61. There are 2 integers that are factors of 61. The greatest factor of 61 is 61.

4. How to Find the LCM of 48 and 61?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 48 and 61 = 2928

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 61

61 = 61

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

LCM = 2928 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 61

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 48 and 61 is 2928.