Least Common Multiple of 96 and 102

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 96 and 102 the smallest integer that is 1632 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 102 is 1632.

LCM(96,102) = 1632

LCM of 96 and 102

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

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Least Common Multiple of 96 and 102

LCM of 96 and 102 is 1632

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 96 and 102. First we will calculate the prime factors of 96 and 102.

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

Prime Factorization of 102


2 102
3 51
17 17
1

Prime factors of 102 are 2, 3,17. Prime factorization of 102 in exponential form is:

102 = 21×31×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 96 and 102.

LCM(96,102) = 25×31×171
LCM(96,102) = 1632

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

Factors of 102

List of positive integer factors of 102 that divides 102 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 17, 34, 51, 102

Least Common Multiple of 96 and 102 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 96 and 102, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(96,102) = 6
LCM(96,102) = ( 96 × 102) / 6
LCM(96,102) = 9792 / 6
LCM(96,102) = 1632

Properties of LCM 96 and 102

(i) The LCM of 102 and 96 is associative

LCM of 96 and 102 = LCM of 102 and 96

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 96 and 102

1. What is the LCM of 96 and 102?

Answer: LCM of 96 and 102 is 1632.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 102?

Answer: Factors of 102 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 17, 34, 51, 102. There are 8 integers that are factors of 102. The greatest factor of 102 is 102.

4. How to Find the LCM of 96 and 102?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 96 and 102 = 1632

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 96

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

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 102

102 = 2 x 3 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 = 1632 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 17

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 96 and 102 is 1632.