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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 126 and 130 the smallest integer that is 8190 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 130 is 8190.
LCM(126,130) = 8190
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 126 and 130. First we will calculate the prime factors of 126 and 130.
Prime Factorization of 126
2 | 126 |
3 | 63 |
3 | 21 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 126 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 126 in exponential form is:
126 = 21×32×71
Prime Factorization of 130
2 | 130 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 130 are 2, 5,13. Prime factorization of 130 in exponential form is:
130 = 21×51×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 126 and 130.
LCM(126,130) = 21×32×51×71×131
LCM(126,130) = 8190
Factors of 126
List of positive integer factors of 126 that divides 126 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 42, 63, 126
Factors of 130
List of positive integer factors of 130 that divides 130 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 126 and 130, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(126,130) = 2
LCM(126,130) = ( 126 × 130) / 2
LCM(126,130) = 16380 / 2
LCM(126,130) = 8190
(i) The LCM of 130 and 126 is associative
LCM of 126 and 130 = LCM of 130 and 126
1. What is the LCM of 126 and 130?
Answer: LCM of 126 and 130 is 8190.
2. What are the Factors of 126?
Answer: Factors of 126 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 42, 63, 126. There are 12 integers that are factors of 126. The greatest factor of 126 is 126.
3. What are the Factors of 130?
Answer: Factors of 130 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130. There are 8 integers that are factors of 130. The greatest factor of 130 is 130.
4. How to Find the LCM of 126 and 130?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 126 and 130 = 8190
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 126
126 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 130
130 = 2 x 5 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 8190 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 13
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 126 and 130 is 8190.