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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15201 and 15206 the smallest integer that is 231146406 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15201 and 15206 is 231146406.
LCM(15201,15206) = 231146406
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 15201 and 15206. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15201 and 15206.
Prime Factorization of 15201
3 | 15201 |
3 | 5067 |
3 | 1689 |
563 | 563 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15201 are 3,563. Prime factorization of 15201 in exponential form is:
15201 = 33×5631
Prime Factorization of 15206
2 | 15206 |
7603 | 7603 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15206 are 2,7603. Prime factorization of 15206 in exponential form is:
15206 = 21×76031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15201 and 15206.
LCM(15201,15206) = 21×33×5631×76031
LCM(15201,15206) = 231146406
Factors of 15201
List of positive integer factors of 15201 that divides 15201 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 563, 1689, 5067, 15201
Factors of 15206
List of positive integer factors of 15206 that divides 15206 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7603, 15206
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15201 and 15206, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15201,15206) = 1
LCM(15201,15206) = ( 15201 × 15206) / 1
LCM(15201,15206) = 231146406 / 1
LCM(15201,15206) = 231146406
(i) The LCM of 15206 and 15201 is associative
LCM of 15201 and 15206 = LCM of 15206 and 15201
1. What is the LCM of 15201 and 15206?
Answer: LCM of 15201 and 15206 is 231146406.
2. What are the Factors of 15201?
Answer: Factors of 15201 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 563, 1689, 5067, 15201. There are 8 integers that are factors of 15201. The greatest factor of 15201 is 15201.
3. What are the Factors of 15206?
Answer: Factors of 15206 are 1, 2, 7603, 15206. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15206. The greatest factor of 15206 is 15206.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15201 and 15206?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15201 and 15206 = 231146406
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15201
15201 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 563
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15206
15206 = 2 x 7603
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 231146406 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 563 x 7603
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15201 and 15206 is 231146406.