Least Common Multiple of 76 and 80

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 76 and 80 the smallest integer that is 1520 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 80 is 1520.

LCM(76,80) = 1520

LCM of 76 and 80

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

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Least Common Multiple of 76 and 80

LCM of 76 and 80 is 1520

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 76 and 80. First we will calculate the prime factors of 76 and 80.

Prime Factorization of 76


2 76
2 38
19 19
1

Prime factors of 76 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 76 in exponential form is:

76 = 22×191

Prime Factorization of 80


2 80
2 40
2 20
2 10
5 5
1

Prime factors of 80 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 80 in exponential form is:

80 = 24×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 76 and 80.

LCM(76,80) = 24×51×191
LCM(76,80) = 1520

Factors of 76

List of positive integer factors of 76 that divides 76 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76

Factors of 80

List of positive integer factors of 80 that divides 80 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 40, 80

Least Common Multiple of 76 and 80 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 76 and 80, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(76,80) = 4
LCM(76,80) = ( 76 × 80) / 4
LCM(76,80) = 6080 / 4
LCM(76,80) = 1520

Properties of LCM 76 and 80

(i) The LCM of 80 and 76 is associative

LCM of 76 and 80 = LCM of 80 and 76

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 76 and 80

1. What is the LCM of 76 and 80?

Answer: LCM of 76 and 80 is 1520.

2. What are the Factors of 76?

Answer: Factors of 76 are 1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76. There are 6 integers that are factors of 76. The greatest factor of 76 is 76.

3. What are the Factors of 80?

Answer: Factors of 80 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 40, 80. There are 10 integers that are factors of 80. The greatest factor of 80 is 80.

4. How to Find the LCM of 76 and 80?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 76 and 80 = 1520

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 76

76 = 2 x 2 x 19

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 80

80 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

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

LCM = 1520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 19

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 76 and 80 is 1520.