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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 127 and 131 the smallest integer that is 16637 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 131 is 16637.
LCM(127,131) = 16637
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 131. First we will calculate the prime factors of 127 and 131.
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 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 127 and 131.
LCM(127,131) = 1271×1311
LCM(127,131) = 16637
Factors of 127
List of positive integer factors of 127 that divides 127 without a remainder.
1, 127
Factors of 131
List of positive integer factors of 131 that divides 131 without a remainder.
1, 131
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 127 and 131, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(127,131) = 1
LCM(127,131) = ( 127 × 131) / 1
LCM(127,131) = 16637 / 1
LCM(127,131) = 16637
(i) The LCM of 131 and 127 is associative
LCM of 127 and 131 = LCM of 131 and 127
1. What is the LCM of 127 and 131?
Answer: LCM of 127 and 131 is 16637.
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 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 127 and 131?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 127 and 131 = 16637
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 127
127 = 127
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 = 16637 = 127 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 127 and 131 is 16637.