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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
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 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
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
(i) The LCM of 15284 and 15278 is associative
LCM of 15278 and 15284 = LCM of 15284 and 15278
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.