Least Common Multiple of 1246 and 1252

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1246 and 1252 the smallest integer that is 779996 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1246 and 1252 is 779996.

LCM(1246,1252) = 779996

LCM of 1246 and 1252

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1246 and 1252

LCM of 1246 and 1252 is 779996

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1246 and 1252. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1246 and 1252.

Prime Factorization of 1246


2 1246
7 623
89 89
1

Prime factors of 1246 are 2, 7,89. Prime factorization of 1246 in exponential form is:

1246 = 21×71×891

Prime Factorization of 1252


2 1252
2 626
313 313
1

Prime factors of 1252 are 2,313. Prime factorization of 1252 in exponential form is:

1252 = 22×3131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1246 and 1252.

LCM(1246,1252) = 22×71×891×3131
LCM(1246,1252) = 779996

Factors of 1246

List of positive integer factors of 1246 that divides 1246 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 89, 178, 623, 1246

Factors of 1252

List of positive integer factors of 1252 that divides 1252 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 313, 626, 1252

Least Common Multiple of 1246 and 1252 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1246 and 1252, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1246,1252) = 2
LCM(1246,1252) = ( 1246 × 1252) / 2
LCM(1246,1252) = 1559992 / 2
LCM(1246,1252) = 779996

Properties of LCM 1246 and 1252

(i) The LCM of 1252 and 1246 is associative

LCM of 1246 and 1252 = LCM of 1252 and 1246

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1246 and 1252

1. What is the LCM of 1246 and 1252?

Answer: LCM of 1246 and 1252 is 779996.

2. What are the Factors of 1246?

Answer: Factors of 1246 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 89, 178, 623, 1246. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1246. The greatest factor of 1246 is 1246.

3. What are the Factors of 1252?

Answer: Factors of 1252 are 1, 2, 4, 313, 626, 1252. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1252. The greatest factor of 1252 is 1252.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1246 and 1252?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1246 and 1252 = 779996

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1246

1246 = 2 x 7 x 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1252

1252 = 2 x 2 x 313

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

LCM = 779996 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 89 x 313

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1246 and 1252 is 779996.