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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15291 and 15298 the smallest integer that is 233921718 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15291 and 15298 is 233921718.
LCM(15291,15298) = 233921718
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 15291 and 15298. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15291 and 15298.
Prime Factorization of 15291
3 | 15291 |
3 | 5097 |
1699 | 1699 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15291 are 3,1699. Prime factorization of 15291 in exponential form is:
15291 = 32×16991
Prime Factorization of 15298
2 | 15298 |
7649 | 7649 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15298 are 2,7649. Prime factorization of 15298 in exponential form is:
15298 = 21×76491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15291 and 15298.
LCM(15291,15298) = 21×32×16991×76491
LCM(15291,15298) = 233921718
Factors of 15291
List of positive integer factors of 15291 that divides 15291 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 1699, 5097, 15291
Factors of 15298
List of positive integer factors of 15298 that divides 15298 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7649, 15298
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15291 and 15298, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15291,15298) = 1
LCM(15291,15298) = ( 15291 × 15298) / 1
LCM(15291,15298) = 233921718 / 1
LCM(15291,15298) = 233921718
(i) The LCM of 15298 and 15291 is associative
LCM of 15291 and 15298 = LCM of 15298 and 15291
1. What is the LCM of 15291 and 15298?
Answer: LCM of 15291 and 15298 is 233921718.
2. What are the Factors of 15291?
Answer: Factors of 15291 are 1, 3, 9, 1699, 5097, 15291. There are 6 integers that are factors of 15291. The greatest factor of 15291 is 15291.
3. What are the Factors of 15298?
Answer: Factors of 15298 are 1, 2, 7649, 15298. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15298. The greatest factor of 15298 is 15298.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15291 and 15298?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15291 and 15298 = 233921718
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15291
15291 = 3 x 3 x 1699
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15298
15298 = 2 x 7649
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 233921718 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 1699 x 7649
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15291 and 15298 is 233921718.