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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1264 and 1268 the smallest integer that is 400688 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1264 and 1268 is 400688.
LCM(1264,1268) = 400688
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 1264 and 1268. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1264 and 1268.
Prime Factorization of 1264
2 | 1264 |
2 | 632 |
2 | 316 |
2 | 158 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1264 are 2,79. Prime factorization of 1264 in exponential form is:
1264 = 24×791
Prime Factorization of 1268
2 | 1268 |
2 | 634 |
317 | 317 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1268 are 2,317. Prime factorization of 1268 in exponential form is:
1268 = 22×3171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1264 and 1268.
LCM(1264,1268) = 24×791×3171
LCM(1264,1268) = 400688
Factors of 1264
List of positive integer factors of 1264 that divides 1264 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 79, 158, 316, 632, 1264
Factors of 1268
List of positive integer factors of 1268 that divides 1268 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 317, 634, 1268
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1264 and 1268, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1264,1268) = 4
LCM(1264,1268) = ( 1264 × 1268) / 4
LCM(1264,1268) = 1602752 / 4
LCM(1264,1268) = 400688
(i) The LCM of 1268 and 1264 is associative
LCM of 1264 and 1268 = LCM of 1268 and 1264
1. What is the LCM of 1264 and 1268?
Answer: LCM of 1264 and 1268 is 400688.
2. What are the Factors of 1264?
Answer: Factors of 1264 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 79, 158, 316, 632, 1264. There are 10 integers that are factors of 1264. The greatest factor of 1264 is 1264.
3. What are the Factors of 1268?
Answer: Factors of 1268 are 1, 2, 4, 317, 634, 1268. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1268. The greatest factor of 1268 is 1268.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1264 and 1268?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1264 and 1268 = 400688
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1264
1264 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 79
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1268
1268 = 2 x 2 x 317
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 400688 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 79 x 317
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1264 and 1268 is 400688.