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LCM of 20 and 40
The meaning of least common factor (LCM) is to find the smallest number that divides any two integers evenly. LCM is used mainly in fractions to find a common number for both the integers. We use LCM for solving problems, lining up cycles or even synchronizing of events, also to schedule tasks in everyday life.
What is the LCM of 20 and 40?
We use LCM of 20 and 40 to find the smallest number that divides both the numbers equally. The smallest positive number is the number that divides both numbers equally, is 40 without leaving any remainder. LCM is used mainly in fractions to find a common number for both the integers.
How to find the LCM of 20 and 40?
The LCM of 20 and 40 can be found by the following methods like division method, listing multiples, prime factorization.
LCM of 20 and 40 using Division method:
In division method, we divide both the numbers, we begin with dividing side by side the smallest number. We continue dividing until we get a common number that divides both the numbers equally. It makes it easier for the children to focus on prime factors and identify them.
- 2 divides 20 and 40
- 2 divides 10 and 20
- 5 divides 5 and 10
- 2 divides 2.
Now multiply the divisors : 2×2×5×2=40 which is the LCM.
LCM of 20 and 40 using Listing multiples:
Step 1:Start by listing multiples of both the numbers separately:
Multiples of 20 are 20,40,60,80,…..
Multiples of 40 are 40,80,120,160,…..
Step 2:The least common factor from the list is 40.
Therefore, the LCM of 20 and 40 is 40.
LCM of 20 and 40 using Prime factorization:
We part both the numbers unto factors:
Factor of 20: 22×5
Factors of 40: 23×5
Take the powers of both the numbers and multiply together:
LCM=23x5=40.
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LCM of 20 and 40 Examples
Problem 1
If the LCM of two numbers is 40 and one of the numbers is 20, what is the other number?
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Problem 2
If the product of two numbers is 800 and their GCD is 20, find their LCM.
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Problem 3
What is the smallest common multiple of 20,40 and 60?
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Problem 4
If the ratio of two numbers is 1:2 and their LCM is 40, find the numbers?
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Problem 5
Find the LCM of 20,40,50 and 60.
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Important glossaries on the LCM of 20 and 40
Prime Factor: A natural number or whole number which has factors that are 1 and itself. For Example, 3 is a prime number.
Prime Factorization: The process of breaking down a number into its prime factors is called Prime Factorization. For example, the factorization of 14 is 2×7.
Co-prime numbers: numbers which have the only positive divisor of them both as 1. For example, 6 and 7.
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