No number can have a multiple smaller than itself. No number can have a factor larger than itself. In a set of two numbers, the LCM can't be smaller than the larger number and the GCF can't be larger than the smaller number. In rare cases, the LCM can equal the GCF, but it can never be smaller.
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The LCM will never be less than the GCF. To be a multiple of both numbers, the LCM will have to be equal to or greater than the larger number. To be a factor of both numbers, the GCF will have to be equal to or less than the smaller number. The only problem comes when you're comparing a number to itself. The LCM of 10 and 10 is 10. The GCF of 10 and 10 is 10.
To find the LCM and GCF of numbers at least two or more numbers are neeeded.
The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of (14,24) is 168The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of (14,24) is 2The Least Common Multiple (LCM) for 24 14 is 168.
The GCF and LCM of 10 and 10 is 10.
The LCM is 275 and the GCF is 55