Least Common Multiple of 96 and 106

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 106 the smallest integer that is 5088 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 106 is 5088.

LCM(96,106) = 5088

LCM of 96 and 106

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

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Least Common Multiple of 96 and 106

LCM of 96 and 106 is 5088

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 96 and 106. First we will calculate the prime factors of 96 and 106.

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 106


2 106
53 53
1

Prime factors of 106 are 2,53. Prime factorization of 106 in exponential form is:

106 = 21×531

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 96 and 106.

LCM(96,106) = 25×31×531
LCM(96,106) = 5088

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 106

List of positive integer factors of 106 that divides 106 without a remainder.

1, 2, 53, 106

Least Common Multiple of 96 and 106 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 106, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(96,106) = 2
LCM(96,106) = ( 96 × 106) / 2
LCM(96,106) = 10176 / 2
LCM(96,106) = 5088

Properties of LCM 96 and 106

(i) The LCM of 106 and 96 is associative

LCM of 96 and 106 = LCM of 106 and 96

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 96 and 106

1. What is the LCM of 96 and 106?

Answer: LCM of 96 and 106 is 5088.

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 106?

Answer: Factors of 106 are 1, 2, 53, 106. There are 4 integers that are factors of 106. The greatest factor of 106 is 106.

4. How to Find the LCM of 96 and 106?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 96 and 106 = 5088

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 106

106 = 2 x 53

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

LCM = 5088 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 53

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 96 and 106 is 5088.