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LCM of 14 and 22

Q: What is the GCF of 14 and 22?

The GCF of 14 and 22 is 2, the highest common factor. GCF (14,22) = 2

Q: Find the LCM of 14 and 122.

The lowest common multiple of 14 and 122 is 854.

Q: What is the LCM of 14 and 24?

The LCM of 14 and 24 is 168. We can apply any of the above discussed methods to find the same.

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The smallest positive integer that divides the numbers with no numbers left behind is the LCM of 14 and 22. Did you know? We apply LCM unknowingly in everyday situations like setting alarms and to synchronize traffic lights and when making music. In this article, let’s now learn to find LCMs of 14 and 22.

What is LCM of 14 and 22

We can find the LCM using listing multiples method, prime factorization method and the long division method. These methods are explained here, apply a method that fits your understanding well.

LCM of 14 and 22 using listing multiples method

Step 1: List the multiples of each of the numbers;

14 = 14,28,42,56,70,84,98,112,126,140,154…

22 = 22,44,66,88,110,132,154,…

Step 2: Find the smallest number in both the lists

LCM (14,22) = 154

LCM of 14 and 22 using prime factorization method

Step 1: Prime factorize the numbers

14 = 2×7

22= 11×2

Step 2:find highest powers

Step 3:Multiply the highest powers of the numbers

LCM(14,22) = 154

LCM of 14 and 22 using division method

Write the numbers in a row

Divide them with a common prime factor

Carry forward numbers that are left undivided

Continue dividing until the remainder is ‘1’

Multiply the divisors to find the LCM

LCM (14,22) = 154

Common mistakes and how to avoid them in LCM of 14 and 22

LCM of 14 and 22 Examples

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Problem 1

Two numbers have an LCM of 154. One of the numbers is 14. Find the missing number.

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Problem 2

Let A={x∈Z:x is a multiple of 14} and B={x∈Z:x is a multiple of 22}B. Find the least positive integer in A∩B.

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Problem 3

Find the LCM of the fractions 14/22 and 22/14.

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FAQs on the LCM of 14 and 22

1.What is the GCF of 14 and 22?

2.Find the LCM of 14 and 122.

3.What is the LCM of 14 and 21?

4.What is the LCM of 14 and 24?

5. What is the LCM of 13 and 22?

Important glossaries for LCM of 14 and 22

Multiple: the result after multiplication of a number and an integer. To explain, 75×5 =375; 375 is a multiple of 75.

Prime Factor: A number with only two factors, 1 and the number. For example,7, its factors are only 1 and 7 and the number when divided by any other integer will leave a remainder behind.

Prime Factorization: breaking a number down into its prime factors. For example, 60 is written as the product of 2×2×3×5.

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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.