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✖️ LCM & HCF Calculator

Enter two whole numbers — or three — and get their LCM (lowest common multiple) and HCF (highest common factor, also called GCD) at once. Essential for fractions, ratios and school maths.

How to use the LCM & HCF Calculator

  1. Enter the first whole number.
  2. Enter the second whole number — and a third one, if you have it.
  3. Press Calculate — the LCM and HCF appear below.
Example: For 12 and 18: the HCF is 6 and the LCM is 36. Adding 24 as a third number keeps the HCF at 6 and raises the LCM to 72.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between LCM and HCF?

The HCF is the largest number that divides both numbers exactly. The LCM is the smallest number that both numbers divide into exactly.

Is HCF the same as GCD?

Yes — Highest Common Factor and Greatest Common Divisor are two names for the same value.

Where are LCM and HCF used?

Adding and simplifying fractions needs the LCM of the denominators and the HCF of the numerator and denominator; ratio, tiling and scheduling problems use them too.

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