Least Common Multiple of 126 and 131

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 126 and 131 the smallest integer that is 16506 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 131 is 16506.

LCM(126,131) = 16506

LCM of 126 and 131

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 126 and 131

LCM of 126 and 131 is 16506

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 126 and 131. First we will calculate the prime factors of 126 and 131.

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 131


131 131
1

Prime factors of 131 are 131. Prime factorization of 131 in exponential form is:

131 = 1311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 126 and 131.

LCM(126,131) = 21×32×71×1311
LCM(126,131) = 16506

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 131

List of positive integer factors of 131 that divides 131 without a remainder.

1, 131

Least Common Multiple of 126 and 131 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 126 and 131, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(126,131) = 1
LCM(126,131) = ( 126 × 131) / 1
LCM(126,131) = 16506 / 1
LCM(126,131) = 16506

Properties of LCM 126 and 131

(i) The LCM of 131 and 126 is associative

LCM of 126 and 131 = LCM of 131 and 126

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 126 and 131

1. What is the LCM of 126 and 131?

Answer: LCM of 126 and 131 is 16506.

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 131?

Answer: Factors of 131 are 1, 131. There are 2 integers that are factors of 131. The greatest factor of 131 is 131.

4. How to Find the LCM of 126 and 131?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 126 and 131 = 16506

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 126

126 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 131

131 = 131

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

LCM = 16506 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 131

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 126 and 131 is 16506.