Least Common Multiple of 1278 and 1281

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1278 and 1281 the smallest integer that is 545706 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1278 and 1281 is 545706.

LCM(1278,1281) = 545706

LCM of 1278 and 1281

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1278 and 1281

LCM of 1278 and 1281 is 545706

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1278 and 1281. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1278 and 1281.

Prime Factorization of 1278


2 1278
3 639
3 213
71 71
1

Prime factors of 1278 are 2, 3,71. Prime factorization of 1278 in exponential form is:

1278 = 21×32×711

Prime Factorization of 1281


3 1281
7 427
61 61
1

Prime factors of 1281 are 3, 7,61. Prime factorization of 1281 in exponential form is:

1281 = 31×71×611

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1278 and 1281.

LCM(1278,1281) = 21×32×71×611×711
LCM(1278,1281) = 545706

Factors of 1278

List of positive integer factors of 1278 that divides 1278 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 71, 142, 213, 426, 639, 1278

Factors of 1281

List of positive integer factors of 1281 that divides 1281 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 21, 61, 183, 427, 1281

Least Common Multiple of 1278 and 1281 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1278 and 1281, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1278,1281) = 3
LCM(1278,1281) = ( 1278 × 1281) / 3
LCM(1278,1281) = 1637118 / 3
LCM(1278,1281) = 545706

Properties of LCM 1278 and 1281

(i) The LCM of 1281 and 1278 is associative

LCM of 1278 and 1281 = LCM of 1281 and 1278

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1278 and 1281

1. What is the LCM of 1278 and 1281?

Answer: LCM of 1278 and 1281 is 545706.

2. What are the Factors of 1278?

Answer: Factors of 1278 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 71, 142, 213, 426, 639, 1278. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1278. The greatest factor of 1278 is 1278.

3. What are the Factors of 1281?

Answer: Factors of 1281 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 61, 183, 427, 1281. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1281. The greatest factor of 1281 is 1281.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1278 and 1281?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1278 and 1281 = 545706

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1278

1278 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 71

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1281

1281 = 3 x 7 x 61

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

LCM = 545706 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 61 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1278 and 1281 is 545706.