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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
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 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
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
(i) The LCM of 1262 and 1258 is associative
LCM of 1258 and 1262 = LCM of 1262 and 1258
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.