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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 94 and 96 the smallest integer that is 4512 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 96 is 4512.
LCM(94,96) = 4512
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 94 and 96. First we will calculate the prime factors of 94 and 96.
Prime Factorization of 94
2 | 94 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 94 are 2,47. Prime factorization of 94 in exponential form is:
94 = 21×471
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 94 and 96.
LCM(94,96) = 25×31×471
LCM(94,96) = 4512
Factors of 94
List of positive integer factors of 94 that divides 94 without a remainder.
1, 2, 47, 94
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
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 94 and 96, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(94,96) = 2
LCM(94,96) = ( 94 × 96) / 2
LCM(94,96) = 9024 / 2
LCM(94,96) = 4512
(i) The LCM of 96 and 94 is associative
LCM of 94 and 96 = LCM of 96 and 94
1. What is the LCM of 94 and 96?
Answer: LCM of 94 and 96 is 4512.
2. What are the Factors of 94?
Answer: Factors of 94 are 1, 2, 47, 94. There are 4 integers that are factors of 94. The greatest factor of 94 is 94.
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 94 and 96?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 94 and 96 = 4512
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 94
94 = 2 x 47
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 = 4512 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 94 and 96 is 4512.