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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15274 and 15278 the smallest integer that is 116678086 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15274 and 15278 is 116678086.
LCM(15274,15278) = 116678086
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 15274 and 15278. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15274 and 15278.
Prime Factorization of 15274
2 | 15274 |
7 | 7637 |
1091 | 1091 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15274 are 2, 7,1091. Prime factorization of 15274 in exponential form is:
15274 = 21×71×10911
Prime Factorization of 15278
2 | 15278 |
7639 | 7639 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15278 are 2,7639. Prime factorization of 15278 in exponential form is:
15278 = 21×76391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15274 and 15278.
LCM(15274,15278) = 21×71×10911×76391
LCM(15274,15278) = 116678086
Factors of 15274
List of positive integer factors of 15274 that divides 15274 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 1091, 2182, 7637, 15274
Factors of 15278
List of positive integer factors of 15278 that divides 15278 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7639, 15278
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15274 and 15278, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15274,15278) = 2
LCM(15274,15278) = ( 15274 × 15278) / 2
LCM(15274,15278) = 233356172 / 2
LCM(15274,15278) = 116678086
(i) The LCM of 15278 and 15274 is associative
LCM of 15274 and 15278 = LCM of 15278 and 15274
1. What is the LCM of 15274 and 15278?
Answer: LCM of 15274 and 15278 is 116678086.
2. What are the Factors of 15274?
Answer: Factors of 15274 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 1091, 2182, 7637, 15274. There are 8 integers that are factors of 15274. The greatest factor of 15274 is 15274.
3. What are the Factors of 15278?
Answer: Factors of 15278 are 1, 2, 7639, 15278. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15278. The greatest factor of 15278 is 15278.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15274 and 15278?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15274 and 15278 = 116678086
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15274
15274 = 2 x 7 x 1091
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15278
15278 = 2 x 7639
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 116678086 = 2 x 7 x 1091 x 7639
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15274 and 15278 is 116678086.