Least Common Multiple of 1251 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 1251 and 1252 the smallest integer that is 1566252 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1251 and 1252 is 1566252.

LCM(1251,1252) = 1566252

LCM of 1251 and 1252

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1251 and 1252

LCM of 1251 and 1252 is 1566252

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1251 and 1252. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1251 and 1252.

Prime Factorization of 1251


3 1251
3 417
139 139
1

Prime factors of 1251 are 3,139. Prime factorization of 1251 in exponential form is:

1251 = 32×1391

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 1251 and 1252.

LCM(1251,1252) = 22×32×1391×3131
LCM(1251,1252) = 1566252

Factors of 1251

List of positive integer factors of 1251 that divides 1251 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 139, 417, 1251

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 1251 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 1251 and 1252, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1251,1252) = 1
LCM(1251,1252) = ( 1251 × 1252) / 1
LCM(1251,1252) = 1566252 / 1
LCM(1251,1252) = 1566252

Properties of LCM 1251 and 1252

(i) The LCM of 1252 and 1251 is associative

LCM of 1251 and 1252 = LCM of 1252 and 1251

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1251 and 1252

1. What is the LCM of 1251 and 1252?

Answer: LCM of 1251 and 1252 is 1566252.

2. What are the Factors of 1251?

Answer: Factors of 1251 are 1, 3, 9, 139, 417, 1251. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1251. The greatest factor of 1251 is 1251.

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 1251 and 1252?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1251 and 1252 = 1566252

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1251

1251 = 3 x 3 x 139

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 = 1566252 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 139 x 313

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1251 and 1252 is 1566252.