GCF and LCM of 12 and 16
The greatest common factor and least common multiple of 12 and 16.
GCF of 12 and 16
4
LCM of 12 and 16
48
How it works
Break each number into its prime factors:
- 12 = 2² × 3
- 16 = 2⁴
The GCF (4) multiplies the primes both share, at the lowest power each appears. The LCM (48) multiplies every prime that appears in either number, at the highest power — which is also 12 × 16 ÷ 4 = 48.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GCF of 12 and 16?+
The greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16 is 4 — the largest number that divides both 12 and 16 with no remainder.
What is the LCM of 12 and 16?+
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 16 is 48 — the smallest number that both 12 and 16 divide into. It equals 12 × 16 ÷ GCF = 192 ÷ 4 = 48.