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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15208 and 15214 the smallest integer that is 115687256 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15208 and 15214 is 115687256.
LCM(15208,15214) = 115687256
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 15208 and 15214. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15208 and 15214.
Prime Factorization of 15208
2 | 15208 |
2 | 7604 |
2 | 3802 |
1901 | 1901 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15208 are 2,1901. Prime factorization of 15208 in exponential form is:
15208 = 23×19011
Prime Factorization of 15214
2 | 15214 |
7607 | 7607 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15214 are 2,7607. Prime factorization of 15214 in exponential form is:
15214 = 21×76071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15208 and 15214.
LCM(15208,15214) = 23×19011×76071
LCM(15208,15214) = 115687256
Factors of 15208
List of positive integer factors of 15208 that divides 15208 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 1901, 3802, 7604, 15208
Factors of 15214
List of positive integer factors of 15214 that divides 15214 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7607, 15214
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15208 and 15214, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15208,15214) = 2
LCM(15208,15214) = ( 15208 × 15214) / 2
LCM(15208,15214) = 231374512 / 2
LCM(15208,15214) = 115687256
(i) The LCM of 15214 and 15208 is associative
LCM of 15208 and 15214 = LCM of 15214 and 15208
1. What is the LCM of 15208 and 15214?
Answer: LCM of 15208 and 15214 is 115687256.
2. What are the Factors of 15208?
Answer: Factors of 15208 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 1901, 3802, 7604, 15208. There are 8 integers that are factors of 15208. The greatest factor of 15208 is 15208.
3. What are the Factors of 15214?
Answer: Factors of 15214 are 1, 2, 7607, 15214. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15214. The greatest factor of 15214 is 15214.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15208 and 15214?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15208 and 15214 = 115687256
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15208
15208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 1901
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15214
15214 = 2 x 7607
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 115687256 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 1901 x 7607
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15208 and 15214 is 115687256.