Least Common Multiple of 15278 and 15284

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15278 and 15284 the smallest integer that is 116754476 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15278 and 15284 is 116754476.

LCM(15278,15284) = 116754476

LCM of 15278 and 15284

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

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Least Common Multiple of 15278 and 15284

LCM of 15278 and 15284 is 116754476

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 15278 and 15284. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15278 and 15284.

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

Prime Factorization of 15284


2 15284
2 7642
3821 3821
1

Prime factors of 15284 are 2,3821. Prime factorization of 15284 in exponential form is:

15284 = 22×38211

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15278 and 15284.

LCM(15278,15284) = 22×38211×76391
LCM(15278,15284) = 116754476

Factors of 15278

List of positive integer factors of 15278 that divides 15278 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7639, 15278

Factors of 15284

List of positive integer factors of 15284 that divides 15284 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 3821, 7642, 15284

Least Common Multiple of 15278 and 15284 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15278 and 15284, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(15278,15284) = 2
LCM(15278,15284) = ( 15278 × 15284) / 2
LCM(15278,15284) = 233508952 / 2
LCM(15278,15284) = 116754476

Properties of LCM 15278 and 15284

(i) The LCM of 15284 and 15278 is associative

LCM of 15278 and 15284 = LCM of 15284 and 15278

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 15278 and 15284

1. What is the LCM of 15278 and 15284?

Answer: LCM of 15278 and 15284 is 116754476.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 15284?

Answer: Factors of 15284 are 1, 2, 4, 3821, 7642, 15284. There are 6 integers that are factors of 15284. The greatest factor of 15284 is 15284.

4. How to Find the LCM of 15278 and 15284?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 15278 and 15284 = 116754476

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15278

15278 = 2 x 7639

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15284

15284 = 2 x 2 x 3821

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

LCM = 116754476 = 2 x 2 x 3821 x 7639

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15278 and 15284 is 116754476.