Least Common Multiple of 80 and 85

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 80 and 85 the smallest integer that is 1360 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 85 is 1360.

LCM(80,85) = 1360

LCM of 80 and 85

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

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Least Common Multiple of 80 and 85

LCM of 80 and 85 is 1360

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 80 and 85. First we will calculate the prime factors of 80 and 85.

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

Prime Factorization of 85


5 85
17 17
1

Prime factors of 85 are 5,17. Prime factorization of 85 in exponential form is:

85 = 51×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 80 and 85.

LCM(80,85) = 24×51×171
LCM(80,85) = 1360

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

Factors of 85

List of positive integer factors of 85 that divides 85 without a remainder.

1, 5, 17, 85

Least Common Multiple of 80 and 85 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 80 and 85, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(80,85) = 5
LCM(80,85) = ( 80 × 85) / 5
LCM(80,85) = 6800 / 5
LCM(80,85) = 1360

Properties of LCM 80 and 85

(i) The LCM of 85 and 80 is associative

LCM of 80 and 85 = LCM of 85 and 80

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 80 and 85

1. What is the LCM of 80 and 85?

Answer: LCM of 80 and 85 is 1360.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 85?

Answer: Factors of 85 are 1, 5, 17, 85. There are 4 integers that are factors of 85. The greatest factor of 85 is 85.

4. How to Find the LCM of 80 and 85?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 80 and 85 = 1360

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 80

80 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 85

85 = 5 x 17

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

LCM = 1360 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 17

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 80 and 85 is 1360.