Least Common Multiple of 15246 and 15251

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15246 and 15251 the smallest integer that is 232516746 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15246 and 15251 is 232516746.

LCM(15246,15251) = 232516746

LCM of 15246 and 15251

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 15246 and 15251

LCM of 15246 and 15251 is 232516746

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 15246 and 15251. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15246 and 15251.

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

Prime Factorization of 15251


101 15251
151 151
1

Prime factors of 15251 are 101,151. Prime factorization of 15251 in exponential form is:

15251 = 1011×1511

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15246 and 15251.

LCM(15246,15251) = 21×32×71×112×1011×1511
LCM(15246,15251) = 232516746

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

Factors of 15251

List of positive integer factors of 15251 that divides 15251 without a remainder.

1, 101, 151, 15251

Least Common Multiple of 15246 and 15251 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15246 and 15251, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(15246,15251) = 1
LCM(15246,15251) = ( 15246 × 15251) / 1
LCM(15246,15251) = 232516746 / 1
LCM(15246,15251) = 232516746

Properties of LCM 15246 and 15251

(i) The LCM of 15251 and 15246 is associative

LCM of 15246 and 15251 = LCM of 15251 and 15246

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 15246 and 15251

1. What is the LCM of 15246 and 15251?

Answer: LCM of 15246 and 15251 is 232516746.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 15251?

Answer: Factors of 15251 are 1, 101, 151, 15251. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15251. The greatest factor of 15251 is 15251.

4. How to Find the LCM of 15246 and 15251?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 15246 and 15251 = 232516746

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15246

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

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15251

15251 = 101 x 151

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

LCM = 232516746 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11 x 101 x 151

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15246 and 15251 is 232516746.