Least Common Multiple of 1285 and 1291

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1285 and 1291 the smallest integer that is 1658935 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1285 and 1291 is 1658935.

LCM(1285,1291) = 1658935

LCM of 1285 and 1291

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1285 and 1291

LCM of 1285 and 1291 is 1658935

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1285 and 1291. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1285 and 1291.

Prime Factorization of 1285


5 1285
257 257
1

Prime factors of 1285 are 5,257. Prime factorization of 1285 in exponential form is:

1285 = 51×2571

Prime Factorization of 1291


1291 1291
1

Prime factors of 1291 are 1291. Prime factorization of 1291 in exponential form is:

1291 = 12911

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1285 and 1291.

LCM(1285,1291) = 51×2571×12911
LCM(1285,1291) = 1658935

Factors of 1285

List of positive integer factors of 1285 that divides 1285 without a remainder.

1, 5, 257, 1285

Factors of 1291

List of positive integer factors of 1291 that divides 1291 without a remainder.

1, 1291

Least Common Multiple of 1285 and 1291 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1285 and 1291, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1285,1291) = 1
LCM(1285,1291) = ( 1285 × 1291) / 1
LCM(1285,1291) = 1658935 / 1
LCM(1285,1291) = 1658935

Properties of LCM 1285 and 1291

(i) The LCM of 1291 and 1285 is associative

LCM of 1285 and 1291 = LCM of 1291 and 1285

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1285 and 1291

1. What is the LCM of 1285 and 1291?

Answer: LCM of 1285 and 1291 is 1658935.

2. What are the Factors of 1285?

Answer: Factors of 1285 are 1, 5, 257, 1285. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1285. The greatest factor of 1285 is 1285.

3. What are the Factors of 1291?

Answer: Factors of 1291 are 1, 1291. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1291. The greatest factor of 1291 is 1291.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1285 and 1291?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1285 and 1291 = 1658935

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1285

1285 = 5 x 257

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1291

1291 = 1291

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

LCM = 1658935 = 5 x 257 x 1291

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1285 and 1291 is 1658935.