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LCM of 3,4 and 8
The smallest positive integer that divides the numbers with no numbers left behind is the LCM of 3,4 and 8. 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 3,4 and 8.
LCM of 3,4 and 8
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 3,4 and 8 using listing multiples method
Step 1: List the multiples of each of the numbers;
3 =3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,…
4= 4,8,12,16,20,24,…
8 = 8,16,24,…
Step 2: Find the smallest number in both the lists
LCM (3,4,8) = 24
LCM of 3,4 and 8 using prime factorization method
Step 1: Prime factorize the numbers
3 = 3
4 = 2×2
8 = 2×2×2
Step 2: find highest powers
Step 3: Multiply the highest powers of the numbers
LCM(3,4,8) = 24
LCM of 3,4 and 8 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 (3,4,8) = 24
Common mistakes and how to avoid them in LCM of 3,4 and 8
Listed here are a few mistakes children may make when trying to find the LCM due to confusion or due to unclear understanding. Be mindful, understand, learn and avoid!
Mistake 1
Duplicating or skipping a factor
A factor may be missed when we prime factorize a number. Writing the prime factorization of 4 may be written as 3×2 instead of 2×2 accidentally.
LCM of 3,4 and 8 Examples
Problem 1
Three people exercise at intervals of 3, 4, and 8 days, respectively. They all exercised together today. After how many days will they exercise together again?
To find when they will all exercise together again, we need to find the LCM of 3, 4, and 8. From earlier, we know the LCM is 24.
Explanation
Thus, they will exercise together again in 24 days.
Problem 2
What is the smallest number divisible by both 3, 4, and 8?
The smallest number divisible by 3, 4, and 8 is their LCM. From previous calculations, we know that the LCM is 24.
Explanation
The smallest number divisible by 3, 4, and 8 is 24.
Problem 3
Use the formula LCM(a, b)×GCD(a, b)=a×b to find the LCM of 4 and 8.
GCD(4,8)=4 (since 4 is the greatest common divisor of 4 and 8).
Using the formula LCM(4,8)×4 =4×8
we solve for LCM:
LCM(4,8)=4×8/4=8
Explanation
the LCM of 4 and 8 is 8.
FAQs on the LCM of 3,4 and 8
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Important glossaries for LCM of 3,4 and 8
- Multiple: the result after multiplication of a number and an integer. To explain, 5×5 =25; 25 is a multiple of 5.
- Prime Factor: A number with only two factors, 1 and the number. For example,3, its factors are only 1 and 3 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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