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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 127 and 129 the smallest integer that is 16383 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 129 is 16383.
LCM(127,129) = 16383
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 127 and 129. First we will calculate the prime factors of 127 and 129.
Prime Factorization of 127
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 127 are 127. Prime factorization of 127 in exponential form is:
127 = 1271
Prime Factorization of 129
3 | 129 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 129 are 3,43. Prime factorization of 129 in exponential form is:
129 = 31×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 127 and 129.
LCM(127,129) = 31×431×1271
LCM(127,129) = 16383
Factors of 127
List of positive integer factors of 127 that divides 127 without a remainder.
1, 127
Factors of 129
List of positive integer factors of 129 that divides 129 without a remainder.
1, 3, 43, 129
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 127 and 129, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(127,129) = 1
LCM(127,129) = ( 127 × 129) / 1
LCM(127,129) = 16383 / 1
LCM(127,129) = 16383
(i) The LCM of 129 and 127 is associative
LCM of 127 and 129 = LCM of 129 and 127
1. What is the LCM of 127 and 129?
Answer: LCM of 127 and 129 is 16383.
2. What are the Factors of 127?
Answer: Factors of 127 are 1, 127. There are 2 integers that are factors of 127. The greatest factor of 127 is 127.
3. What are the Factors of 129?
Answer: Factors of 129 are 1, 3, 43, 129. There are 4 integers that are factors of 129. The greatest factor of 129 is 129.
4. How to Find the LCM of 127 and 129?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 127 and 129 = 16383
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 127
127 = 127
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 129
129 = 3 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 16383 = 3 x 43 x 127
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 127 and 129 is 16383.