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LCM & GCF Calculator — Greatest Common Factor & Multiple

Find the greatest common factor and least common multiple for any set of integers.

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Integers for LCM & GCF

Euclidean Algorithm Relationship

Transparent mathematical methodology explained in plain English.

LCM(a, b) = |a × b| / GCF(a, b)

Uses repeated division remainders to determine the greatest common divisor, then computes the least common multiple.

Variables Explained:

  • a, b: Integer values.
Real Project Example

Finding GCF and LCM of 24 and 36

Factoring numbers.

Sample Project Inputs:
Number 1: 24
Number 2: 36
Step-by-Step Calculation:
  1. Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24.
  2. Factors of 36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36.
  3. Greatest Common Factor (GCF) = 12.
  4. LCM = (24 × 36) / 12 = 864 / 12 = 72.
Calculated Answer: GCF = 12; LCM = 72.
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What is the difference between GCF and LCM?

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) is the largest integer that divides evenly into all numbers. The Least Common Multiple (LCM) is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of all numbers.