LCM of 6 9 and 15

LCM of 6, 9 and 15 is 90. The Least Common multiple or Lowest common multiple simply known as LCM is the smallest or the least positive integer that is divisible by the given set of numbers. In the given set of numbers 6, 9 and 15, 90 is the first(least or smallest) number that is common in the set of multiples of 6, 9 and 15. The LCM is also known as LCD, Least Common Divisor for 6, 9 and 15 is 90. You can read more on LCM for further details.

What is LCM of 6, 9 and 15

The Least Common Multiple or Lowest Common Multiple of 6, 9 and 15 is 90.

Lcm Of 6 9 And 15

How to Find LCM of 6, 9 and 15?

LCM of 6, 9 and 15 can be determined using three methods:

  • Prime Factorisation
  • Division method
  • Listing the multiples

LCM of 6, 9 and 15 Using Prime Factorisation Method

In the Prime Factorisation method, the numbers can be expressed as the product of prime numbers. Here, 6, 9 and 15 can be expressed as;

6 = 2 × 3

9 = 3 × 3

15 = 3 × 5

LCM (6, 9, 15) = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 90

LCM of 6, 9 and 15 Using Division Method

In the Division Method, the given set of numbers are written in the same row separated by a comma. These numbers are divided with the smallest number that divides all, until no further division is possible or only when prime numbers are left. 

2

6

9

15

3

3

9

15

3

1

3

5

5

1

1

5

×

1

1

1

LCM (6, 9, 15) = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 90

LCM of 6, 9 and 15 Using Listing the Multiples

By listing all the multiples of given numbers, we can identify the first/smallest/least common multiple, which is the LCM. Below is the list of multiples for 6, 9 and 15

Multiples of 6

Multiples of 9

Multiples of 15

6

9

15

12

18

30

18

27

45

24

36

60

30

45

75

36

54

90

42

63

105

48

72

120

54

81

135

60

90

150

66

99

165

72

108

180

78

117

195

84

126

210

90

135

225

LCM (6, 9, 15) = 90

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Solved Examples 

What is the smallest number that is divisible by both 6, 9 and 15?

Answer: 90 is the smallest number that is divisible by both 6, 9 and 15. 

What is the LCM for 3, 6, 9 and 15? 

Answer: LCM for 3, 6, 9 and 15 is 90 as 3 is the prime factor of 6, 9 and 15.

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6, 9 and 15

Q1

What is the LCM of 6, 9 and 15?

The LCM of 6, 9 and 15 is 90.
Q2

Is the LCM of 6, 9 and 15 the same as the HCF of 6, 9 and 15?

No. Least Common Multiple of 6, 9 and 15 is 90 and Highest Common Factor of 6, 9 and 15 is 3.
Q3

What is the common factor of 6, 9 and 15?

1 and 3 are the common factors of  6, 9 and 15.
Q4

What are the 3 common multiples of 6, 9 and 15?

The three common multiples of 6, 9 and 15 are 90, 180 and 270.
Q5

Is the LCM of 6 and 9 same as the LCM of 9 and 15?

No. LCM of 6 and 9 is 18, whereas the LCM of 9 and 15 is 45. They are not the same.

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