Least Common Multiple of 1026 and 1032

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1026 and 1032 the smallest integer that is 176472 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1026 and 1032 is 176472.

LCM(1026,1032) = 176472

LCM of 1026 and 1032

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 1026 and 1032

LCM of 1026 and 1032 is 176472

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1026 and 1032. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1026 and 1032.

Prime Factorization of 1026


2 1026
3 513
3 171
3 57
19 19
1

Prime factors of 1026 are 2, 3,19. Prime factorization of 1026 in exponential form is:

1026 = 21×33×191

Prime Factorization of 1032


2 1032
2 516
2 258
3 129
43 43
1

Prime factors of 1032 are 2, 3,43. Prime factorization of 1032 in exponential form is:

1032 = 23×31×431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1026 and 1032.

LCM(1026,1032) = 23×33×191×431
LCM(1026,1032) = 176472

Factors of 1026

List of positive integer factors of 1026 that divides 1026 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 19, 27, 38, 54, 57, 114, 171, 342, 513, 1026

Factors of 1032

List of positive integer factors of 1032 that divides 1032 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 43, 86, 129, 172, 258, 344, 516, 1032

Least Common Multiple of 1026 and 1032 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1026 and 1032, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1026,1032) = 6
LCM(1026,1032) = ( 1026 × 1032) / 6
LCM(1026,1032) = 1058832 / 6
LCM(1026,1032) = 176472

Properties of LCM 1026 and 1032

(i) The LCM of 1032 and 1026 is associative

LCM of 1026 and 1032 = LCM of 1032 and 1026

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1026 and 1032

1. What is the LCM of 1026 and 1032?

Answer: LCM of 1026 and 1032 is 176472.

2. What are the Factors of 1026?

Answer: Factors of 1026 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 19, 27, 38, 54, 57, 114, 171, 342, 513, 1026. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1026. The greatest factor of 1026 is 1026.

3. What are the Factors of 1032?

Answer: Factors of 1032 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 43, 86, 129, 172, 258, 344, 516, 1032. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1032. The greatest factor of 1032 is 1032.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1026 and 1032?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1026 and 1032 = 176472

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1026

1026 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 19

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1032

1032 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 43

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 176472 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 19 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1026 and 1032 is 176472.