Least Common Multiple of 15241 and 15246

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15241 and 15246 the smallest integer that is 232364286 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15241 and 15246 is 232364286.

LCM(15241,15246) = 232364286

LCM of 15241 and 15246

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

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Least Common Multiple of 15241 and 15246

LCM of 15241 and 15246 is 232364286

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 15241 and 15246. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15241 and 15246.

Prime Factorization of 15241


15241 15241
1

Prime factors of 15241 are 15241. Prime factorization of 15241 in exponential form is:

15241 = 152411

Prime Factorization of 15246


2 15246
3 7623
3 2541
7 847
11 121
11 11
1

Prime factors of 15246 are 2, 3, 7,11. Prime factorization of 15246 in exponential form is:

15246 = 21×32×71×112

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15241 and 15246.

LCM(15241,15246) = 21×32×71×112×152411
LCM(15241,15246) = 232364286

Factors of 15241

List of positive integer factors of 15241 that divides 15241 without a remainder.

1, 15241

Factors of 15246

List of positive integer factors of 15246 that divides 15246 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 18, 21, 22, 33, 42, 63, 66, 77, 99, 121, 126, 154, 198, 231, 242, 363, 462, 693, 726, 847, 1089, 1386, 1694, 2178, 2541, 5082, 7623, 15246

Least Common Multiple of 15241 and 15246 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15241 and 15246, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(15241,15246) = 1
LCM(15241,15246) = ( 15241 × 15246) / 1
LCM(15241,15246) = 232364286 / 1
LCM(15241,15246) = 232364286

Properties of LCM 15241 and 15246

(i) The LCM of 15246 and 15241 is associative

LCM of 15241 and 15246 = LCM of 15246 and 15241

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 15241 and 15246

1. What is the LCM of 15241 and 15246?

Answer: LCM of 15241 and 15246 is 232364286.

2. What are the Factors of 15241?

Answer: Factors of 15241 are 1, 15241. There are 2 integers that are factors of 15241. The greatest factor of 15241 is 15241.

3. What are the Factors of 15246?

Answer: Factors of 15246 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 18, 21, 22, 33, 42, 63, 66, 77, 99, 121, 126, 154, 198, 231, 242, 363, 462, 693, 726, 847, 1089, 1386, 1694, 2178, 2541, 5082, 7623, 15246. There are 36 integers that are factors of 15246. The greatest factor of 15246 is 15246.

4. How to Find the LCM of 15241 and 15246?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 15241 and 15246 = 232364286

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15241

15241 = 15241

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15246

15246 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11

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

LCM = 232364286 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11 x 15241

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15241 and 15246 is 232364286.