Least Common Multiple of 1258 and 1262

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1258 and 1262 the smallest integer that is 793798 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1258 and 1262 is 793798.

LCM(1258,1262) = 793798

LCM of 1258 and 1262

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1258 and 1262

LCM of 1258 and 1262 is 793798

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1258 and 1262. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1258 and 1262.

Prime Factorization of 1258


2 1258
17 629
37 37
1

Prime factors of 1258 are 2, 17,37. Prime factorization of 1258 in exponential form is:

1258 = 21×171×371

Prime Factorization of 1262


2 1262
631 631
1

Prime factors of 1262 are 2,631. Prime factorization of 1262 in exponential form is:

1262 = 21×6311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1258 and 1262.

LCM(1258,1262) = 21×171×371×6311
LCM(1258,1262) = 793798

Factors of 1258

List of positive integer factors of 1258 that divides 1258 without a remainder.

1, 2, 17, 34, 37, 74, 629, 1258

Factors of 1262

List of positive integer factors of 1262 that divides 1262 without a remainder.

1, 2, 631, 1262

Least Common Multiple of 1258 and 1262 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1258 and 1262, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1258,1262) = 2
LCM(1258,1262) = ( 1258 × 1262) / 2
LCM(1258,1262) = 1587596 / 2
LCM(1258,1262) = 793798

Properties of LCM 1258 and 1262

(i) The LCM of 1262 and 1258 is associative

LCM of 1258 and 1262 = LCM of 1262 and 1258

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1258 and 1262

1. What is the LCM of 1258 and 1262?

Answer: LCM of 1258 and 1262 is 793798.

2. What are the Factors of 1258?

Answer: Factors of 1258 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 37, 74, 629, 1258. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1258. The greatest factor of 1258 is 1258.

3. What are the Factors of 1262?

Answer: Factors of 1262 are 1, 2, 631, 1262. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1262. The greatest factor of 1262 is 1262.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1258 and 1262?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1258 and 1262 = 793798

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1258

1258 = 2 x 17 x 37

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1262

1262 = 2 x 631

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

LCM = 793798 = 2 x 17 x 37 x 631

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1258 and 1262 is 793798.