Least Common Multiple of 88 and 92

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 88 and 92 the smallest integer that is 2024 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 92 is 2024.

LCM(88,92) = 2024

LCM of 88 and 92

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

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Least Common Multiple of 88 and 92

LCM of 88 and 92 is 2024

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 88 and 92. First we will calculate the prime factors of 88 and 92.

Prime Factorization of 88


2 88
2 44
2 22
11 11
1

Prime factors of 88 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 88 in exponential form is:

88 = 23×111

Prime Factorization of 92


2 92
2 46
23 23
1

Prime factors of 92 are 2,23. Prime factorization of 92 in exponential form is:

92 = 22×231

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 88 and 92.

LCM(88,92) = 23×111×231
LCM(88,92) = 2024

Factors of 88

List of positive integer factors of 88 that divides 88 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88

Factors of 92

List of positive integer factors of 92 that divides 92 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 23, 46, 92

Least Common Multiple of 88 and 92 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 88 and 92, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(88,92) = 4
LCM(88,92) = ( 88 × 92) / 4
LCM(88,92) = 8096 / 4
LCM(88,92) = 2024

Properties of LCM 88 and 92

(i) The LCM of 92 and 88 is associative

LCM of 88 and 92 = LCM of 92 and 88

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 88 and 92

1. What is the LCM of 88 and 92?

Answer: LCM of 88 and 92 is 2024.

2. What are the Factors of 88?

Answer: Factors of 88 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88. There are 8 integers that are factors of 88. The greatest factor of 88 is 88.

3. What are the Factors of 92?

Answer: Factors of 92 are 1, 2, 4, 23, 46, 92. There are 6 integers that are factors of 92. The greatest factor of 92 is 92.

4. How to Find the LCM of 88 and 92?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 88 and 92 = 2024

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 88

88 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 92

92 = 2 x 2 x 23

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

LCM = 2024 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 23

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 88 and 92 is 2024.