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Methods of Finding LCM

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  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Key Points Summary
CISCE: Class 10

Introduction

The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of those numbers.

  • To find when two or more repeating cycles match up (e.g., ringing bells, traffic lights).

  • To divide things into groups evenly (e.g., arranging students in equal teams).

CISCE: Class 6

Methods

Method Steps Example Answer (L.C.M.)
Common Multiple Method 1. List multiples of each number.
2. Find common multiples.
3. Choose the smallest.
(i) 4, 5, 10
M₄ = 4, 8, 12, 16, 20...
M₅ = 5, 10, 15, 20...
M₁₀ = 10, 20, 30...
Common = 20...
20
    (ii) 12, 15, 20
M₁₂ = 12, 24, 36, 48, 60...
M₁₅ = 15, 30, 45, 60...
M₂₀ = 20, 40, 60...
Common = 60...
60
Prime Factor Method 1. Write prime factors.
2. Take the highest power of each.
3. Multiply them.
18 = 2 × 3× 3 = 2¹ × 3²
24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 2³ × 3¹ 
36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 2² × 3² 
Highest powers = 2³, 3²
72
    L.C.M. = 2³ × 3² = 8 × 9 = 72  
Common Division Method 1. Write numbers in a row.
2. Divide by common prime.
3. Repeat till left with coprime numbers.
4. Multiply all divisors & last line.
16, 20, 24
÷2 → 8, 10, 12 
÷2 → 4, 5, 6 
÷2 → 2, 5, 3 Then multiply all: 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 3
240
CISCE: Class 6

Key Points Summary

  • LCM is the smallest number divisible by all given numbers.

  • Use the listing method for small numbers and the other methods for larger numbers.

  • LCM helps solve problems involving cycles and grouping.

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