What is the LCM of 5 and 16?
The LCM of 5 and 16 is 80.
Steps to find LCM
- Find the prime factorization of 5
5 = 5 - Find the prime factorization of 16
16 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 - Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:
LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 - LCM = 80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn how to find LCM of upto four numbers in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Find least common multiple (LCM) of: 10 & 32 15 & 48 25 & 80 35 & 112 10 & 16 5 & 32 15 & 16 5 & 48 25 & 16 5 & 80 35 & 16 5 & 112
LCM Calculator
Enter two numbers separate by comma. To find least common multiple (LCM) of more than two numbers, click here.