LCM of 30 and 40
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LCM helps to solve problems with fractions and scenarios like scheduling or aligning repeating cycle of events. In this article, we will learn how to learn LCM by using different methods, learn to solve a few problems applying the LCM.

What is the LCM of 30 and 40?

How to find the LCM of 30 and 40?

There are various methods to find the LCM, Listing method, prime factorization method and division method are explained below; 
 

LCM of 30 and 40 using the Listing multiples method

The LCM of 30 and 40 can be found using the following steps;


Step 1: Write down the multiples of each number: 


Multiples of 30–30,60,90,120,150,…

Multiples of 40–40,80,120,…


Step 2:  Ascertain the smallest multiple from the listed multiples of 30 and 40.

 
The LCM of 30 and 40 = 120
 

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LCM of 30 and 40 using the Prime Factorization

The prime factors of each number are written, and then the highest power of the prime factors is multiplied to get the LCM.


Step 1: Find the prime factors of the numbers:


Prime factorization of 30= 3×5×2


Prime factorization of 40 = 2×2×5×2


Step 2: Multiply the highest power of each factor ascertained to get the LCM: 


LCM (30,40) = 120
 

LCM of 30 and 40 using the Division Method

The Division Method involves simultaneously dividing the numbers by their prime factors and multiplying the divisors to get the LCM. 

Step 1: Write down the numbers in a row;

Step 2: A prime integer that is evenly divisible into at least one of the provided numbers should be used to divide the row of numbers. Continue dividing the numbers until the last row of the results is ‘1’ and bring down the numbers not divisible by the previously chosen prime number.

      Step 3: The LCM of the numbers is the product of the prime numbers in the first column, i.e, LCM (30,40) = 120

Common Mistakes and how to avoid them while finding the LCM of 30 and 40

 Listed below are a few commonly made mistakes while attempting to ascertain the LCM of 30 and 40 make a note while practicing.

Problem 1

Verify LCM(a,b)×HCF(a,b)=a×b, where a= 30 and b=40.

Okay, lets begin

LCM of 30,40; 
Prime factorization of 30= 3×5×2
Prime factorization of 40 = 2×2×5×2


LCM (30,40) = 120 


HCF of 30,40;

 
Factors of 30–1,2,3,5,6,10,15,30


Factors of 40–1,2,4,5,8,10,20,40


HCF(30,40)= 10


Verifying the formula; 


LCM(a,b)×HCF(a,b)=a×b


120×10=30×40


1200=1200

Explanation

 The LHS is equal to the RHS, hence the relationship as given in the formula stands true. 
 

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Problem 2

Find the LCM of 30 and 40 using the formula.

Okay, lets begin

HCF of 30,40; 


Factors of 30–1,2,3,5,6,10,15,30


Factors of 40–1,2,4,5,8,10,20,40


HCF(30,40)= 10


Applying the formula; 


LCM(a,b) = a×b/HCF(30,40)


LCM(30,40) = 30×40/10


LCM(30,40) = 120

Explanation

By following the above, we can derive the LCM of two numbers. a and b using the formula. 
 

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Problem 3

Find x where, LCM (30,x)=120 and HCF(30,x)=10.

Okay, lets begin

x= 40
 

Explanation

The only number that satisfies both the conditions LCM (30,x)=120 and HCF(30,x)=10 is 40. HCF of 30 and 40 is 10 and the LCM of the same is 120.
 

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FAQ’s on LCM of 30 and 40

1.What is the HCF of 30 and 40?

Factors of 30–1,2,3,5,6,10,15,30


Factors of 40–1,2,4,5,8,10,20,40


HCF(30,40)= 10
 

2.What are the factors of 30 and 40?

Factors of 30–1,2,3,5,6,10,15,30


Factors of 40–1,2,4,5,8,10,20,40


Common factors of 30 and 40–1,2,5,10
 

3. What is the LCM of 20,30 and 40?

Prime factorization of 20 = 2×2×5 


Prime factorization of 30 = 2×3×5 


Prime factorization of 40 = 2×2×5×2


LCM (20,30,40) = 120
 

4. What is the LCM of 32 and 48?

Prime factorization of 32 = 2×2×2×2×2


Prime factorization of 48 = 2×2×2×2×3


LCM (32,48) = 96
 

5.What is the HCF of 27 and 90?

Factors of 27–1,3,9,27


Factors of 90–1,2,3,5,6,9,10,…


HCF(27,90) = 3
 

Important Glossaries for LCM of 30 and 40

  • Multiple: A number and any integer multiplied. 
  • Prime Factor: A natural number (other than 1) that has factors that are one and itself.
  • Prime Factorization: The process of breaking down a number into its prime factors is called Prime Factorization. 
  • Co-prime numbers: When the only positive integer that is a divisor of them both is 1, a number is co-prime. 
  • Relatively Prime Numbers:Numbers that have no common factors other than 1.
  • Fraction: A representation of a part of a whole.
     

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