Least Common Multiple of 86 and 96

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 86 and 96 the smallest integer that is 4128 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 96 is 4128.

LCM(86,96) = 4128

LCM of 86 and 96

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

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Least Common Multiple of 86 and 96

LCM of 86 and 96 is 4128

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 86 and 96. First we will calculate the prime factors of 86 and 96.

Prime Factorization of 86


2 86
43 43
1

Prime factors of 86 are 2,43. Prime factorization of 86 in exponential form is:

86 = 21×431

Prime Factorization of 96


2 96
2 48
2 24
2 12
2 6
3 3
1

Prime factors of 96 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 96 in exponential form is:

96 = 25×31

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 86 and 96.

LCM(86,96) = 25×31×431
LCM(86,96) = 4128

Factors of 86

List of positive integer factors of 86 that divides 86 without a remainder.

1, 2, 43, 86

Factors of 96

List of positive integer factors of 96 that divides 96 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96

Least Common Multiple of 86 and 96 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 86 and 96, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(86,96) = 2
LCM(86,96) = ( 86 × 96) / 2
LCM(86,96) = 8256 / 2
LCM(86,96) = 4128

Properties of LCM 86 and 96

(i) The LCM of 96 and 86 is associative

LCM of 86 and 96 = LCM of 96 and 86

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 86 and 96

1. What is the LCM of 86 and 96?

Answer: LCM of 86 and 96 is 4128.

2. What are the Factors of 86?

Answer: Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. There are 4 integers that are factors of 86. The greatest factor of 86 is 86.

3. What are the Factors of 96?

Answer: Factors of 96 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96. There are 12 integers that are factors of 96. The greatest factor of 96 is 96.

4. How to Find the LCM of 86 and 96?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 86 and 96 = 4128

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 86

86 = 2 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 96

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

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

LCM = 4128 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 86 and 96 is 4128.