What is the LCM of 8 and 56?
The LCM of 8 and 56 is 56.
Steps to find LCM
- Find the prime factorization of 8
8 = 2 × 2 × 2 - Find the prime factorization of 56
56 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 - Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:
LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 - LCM = 56
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