Least Common Multiple of 15218 and 15226

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15218 and 15226 the smallest integer that is 115854634 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15218 and 15226 is 115854634.

LCM(15218,15226) = 115854634

LCM of 15218 and 15226

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

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Least Common Multiple of 15218 and 15226

LCM of 15218 and 15226 is 115854634

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 15218 and 15226. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15218 and 15226.

Prime Factorization of 15218


2 15218
7 7609
1087 1087
1

Prime factors of 15218 are 2, 7,1087. Prime factorization of 15218 in exponential form is:

15218 = 21×71×10871

Prime Factorization of 15226


2 15226
23 7613
331 331
1

Prime factors of 15226 are 2, 23,331. Prime factorization of 15226 in exponential form is:

15226 = 21×231×3311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15218 and 15226.

LCM(15218,15226) = 21×71×231×3311×10871
LCM(15218,15226) = 115854634

Factors of 15218

List of positive integer factors of 15218 that divides 15218 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 1087, 2174, 7609, 15218

Factors of 15226

List of positive integer factors of 15226 that divides 15226 without a remainder.

1, 2, 23, 46, 331, 662, 7613, 15226

Least Common Multiple of 15218 and 15226 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15218 and 15226, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(15218,15226) = 2
LCM(15218,15226) = ( 15218 × 15226) / 2
LCM(15218,15226) = 231709268 / 2
LCM(15218,15226) = 115854634

Properties of LCM 15218 and 15226

(i) The LCM of 15226 and 15218 is associative

LCM of 15218 and 15226 = LCM of 15226 and 15218

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 15218 and 15226

1. What is the LCM of 15218 and 15226?

Answer: LCM of 15218 and 15226 is 115854634.

2. What are the Factors of 15218?

Answer: Factors of 15218 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 1087, 2174, 7609, 15218. There are 8 integers that are factors of 15218. The greatest factor of 15218 is 15218.

3. What are the Factors of 15226?

Answer: Factors of 15226 are 1, 2, 23, 46, 331, 662, 7613, 15226. There are 8 integers that are factors of 15226. The greatest factor of 15226 is 15226.

4. How to Find the LCM of 15218 and 15226?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 15218 and 15226 = 115854634

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15218

15218 = 2 x 7 x 1087

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15226

15226 = 2 x 23 x 331

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

LCM = 115854634 = 2 x 7 x 23 x 331 x 1087

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15218 and 15226 is 115854634.