Least Common Multiple of 96 and 112

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 112 the smallest integer that is 672 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 112 is 672.

LCM(96,112) = 672

LCM of 96 and 112

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

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Least Common Multiple of 96 and 112

LCM of 96 and 112 is 672

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 96 and 112. First we will calculate the prime factors of 96 and 112.

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 112


2 112
2 56
2 28
2 14
7 7
1

Prime factors of 112 are 2,7. Prime factorization of 112 in exponential form is:

112 = 24×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 96 and 112.

LCM(96,112) = 25×31×71
LCM(96,112) = 672

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 112

List of positive integer factors of 112 that divides 112 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 56, 112

Least Common Multiple of 96 and 112 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 112, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(96,112) = 16
LCM(96,112) = ( 96 × 112) / 16
LCM(96,112) = 10752 / 16
LCM(96,112) = 672

Properties of LCM 96 and 112

(i) The LCM of 112 and 96 is associative

LCM of 96 and 112 = LCM of 112 and 96

Related Least Common Multiples of 96

Related Least Common Multiples of 112

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 96 and 112

1. What is the LCM of 96 and 112?

Answer: LCM of 96 and 112 is 672.

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 112?

Answer: Factors of 112 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 56, 112. There are 10 integers that are factors of 112. The greatest factor of 112 is 112.

4. How to Find the LCM of 96 and 112?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 96 and 112 = 672

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 112

112 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 7

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

LCM = 672 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 96 and 112 is 672.