Least Common Multiple of 15231 and 15237

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15231 and 15237 the smallest integer that is 77358249 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15231 and 15237 is 77358249.

LCM(15231,15237) = 77358249

LCM of 15231 and 15237

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

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Least Common Multiple of 15231 and 15237

LCM of 15231 and 15237 is 77358249

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 15231 and 15237. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15231 and 15237.

Prime Factorization of 15231


3 15231
5077 5077
1

Prime factors of 15231 are 3,5077. Prime factorization of 15231 in exponential form is:

15231 = 31×50771

Prime Factorization of 15237


3 15237
3 5079
1693 1693
1

Prime factors of 15237 are 3,1693. Prime factorization of 15237 in exponential form is:

15237 = 32×16931

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15231 and 15237.

LCM(15231,15237) = 32×16931×50771
LCM(15231,15237) = 77358249

Factors of 15231

List of positive integer factors of 15231 that divides 15231 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5077, 15231

Factors of 15237

List of positive integer factors of 15237 that divides 15237 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 1693, 5079, 15237

Least Common Multiple of 15231 and 15237 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15231 and 15237, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(15231,15237) = 3
LCM(15231,15237) = ( 15231 × 15237) / 3
LCM(15231,15237) = 232074747 / 3
LCM(15231,15237) = 77358249

Properties of LCM 15231 and 15237

(i) The LCM of 15237 and 15231 is associative

LCM of 15231 and 15237 = LCM of 15237 and 15231

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 15231 and 15237

1. What is the LCM of 15231 and 15237?

Answer: LCM of 15231 and 15237 is 77358249.

2. What are the Factors of 15231?

Answer: Factors of 15231 are 1, 3, 5077, 15231. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15231. The greatest factor of 15231 is 15231.

3. What are the Factors of 15237?

Answer: Factors of 15237 are 1, 3, 9, 1693, 5079, 15237. There are 6 integers that are factors of 15237. The greatest factor of 15237 is 15237.

4. How to Find the LCM of 15231 and 15237?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 15231 and 15237 = 77358249

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15231

15231 = 3 x 5077

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15237

15237 = 3 x 3 x 1693

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

LCM = 77358249 = 3 x 3 x 1693 x 5077

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15231 and 15237 is 77358249.