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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1266 and 1270 the smallest integer that is 803910 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1266 and 1270 is 803910.
LCM(1266,1270) = 803910
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 1266 and 1270. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1266 and 1270.
Prime Factorization of 1266
2 | 1266 |
3 | 633 |
211 | 211 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1266 are 2, 3,211. Prime factorization of 1266 in exponential form is:
1266 = 21×31×2111
Prime Factorization of 1270
2 | 1270 |
5 | 635 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1270 are 2, 5,127. Prime factorization of 1270 in exponential form is:
1270 = 21×51×1271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1266 and 1270.
LCM(1266,1270) = 21×31×51×1271×2111
LCM(1266,1270) = 803910
Factors of 1266
List of positive integer factors of 1266 that divides 1266 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 211, 422, 633, 1266
Factors of 1270
List of positive integer factors of 1270 that divides 1270 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 127, 254, 635, 1270
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1266 and 1270, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1266,1270) = 2
LCM(1266,1270) = ( 1266 × 1270) / 2
LCM(1266,1270) = 1607820 / 2
LCM(1266,1270) = 803910
(i) The LCM of 1270 and 1266 is associative
LCM of 1266 and 1270 = LCM of 1270 and 1266
1. What is the LCM of 1266 and 1270?
Answer: LCM of 1266 and 1270 is 803910.
2. What are the Factors of 1266?
Answer: Factors of 1266 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 211, 422, 633, 1266. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1266. The greatest factor of 1266 is 1266.
3. What are the Factors of 1270?
Answer: Factors of 1270 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 127, 254, 635, 1270. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1270. The greatest factor of 1270 is 1270.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1266 and 1270?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1266 and 1270 = 803910
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1266
1266 = 2 x 3 x 211
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1270
1270 = 2 x 5 x 127
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 803910 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 127 x 211
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1266 and 1270 is 803910.