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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1055 and 1059 the smallest integer that is 1117245 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1055 and 1059 is 1117245.
LCM(1055,1059) = 1117245
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1055 and 1059. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1055 and 1059.
Prime Factorization of 1055
5 | 1055 |
211 | 211 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1055 are 5,211. Prime factorization of 1055 in exponential form is:
1055 = 51×2111
Prime Factorization of 1059
3 | 1059 |
353 | 353 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1059 are 3,353. Prime factorization of 1059 in exponential form is:
1059 = 31×3531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1055 and 1059.
LCM(1055,1059) = 31×51×2111×3531
LCM(1055,1059) = 1117245
Factors of 1055
List of positive integer factors of 1055 that divides 1055 without a remainder.
1, 5, 211, 1055
Factors of 1059
List of positive integer factors of 1059 that divides 1059 without a remainder.
1, 3, 353, 1059
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1055 and 1059, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1055,1059) = 1
LCM(1055,1059) = ( 1055 × 1059) / 1
LCM(1055,1059) = 1117245 / 1
LCM(1055,1059) = 1117245
(i) The LCM of 1059 and 1055 is associative
LCM of 1055 and 1059 = LCM of 1059 and 1055
1. What is the LCM of 1055 and 1059?
Answer: LCM of 1055 and 1059 is 1117245.
2. What are the Factors of 1055?
Answer: Factors of 1055 are 1, 5, 211, 1055. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1055. The greatest factor of 1055 is 1055.
3. What are the Factors of 1059?
Answer: Factors of 1059 are 1, 3, 353, 1059. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1059. The greatest factor of 1059 is 1059.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1055 and 1059?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1055 and 1059 = 1117245
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1055
1055 = 5 x 211
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1059
1059 = 3 x 353
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1117245 = 3 x 5 x 211 x 353
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1055 and 1059 is 1117245.