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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15321 and 15327 the smallest integer that is 78274989 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15321 and 15327 is 78274989.
LCM(15321,15327) = 78274989
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 15321 and 15327. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15321 and 15327.
Prime Factorization of 15321
3 | 15321 |
5107 | 5107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15321 are 3,5107. Prime factorization of 15321 in exponential form is:
15321 = 31×51071
Prime Factorization of 15327
3 | 15327 |
3 | 5109 |
13 | 1703 |
131 | 131 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15327 are 3, 13,131. Prime factorization of 15327 in exponential form is:
15327 = 32×131×1311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15321 and 15327.
LCM(15321,15327) = 32×131×1311×51071
LCM(15321,15327) = 78274989
Factors of 15321
List of positive integer factors of 15321 that divides 15321 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5107, 15321
Factors of 15327
List of positive integer factors of 15327 that divides 15327 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 13, 39, 117, 131, 393, 1179, 1703, 5109, 15327
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15321 and 15327, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15321,15327) = 3
LCM(15321,15327) = ( 15321 × 15327) / 3
LCM(15321,15327) = 234824967 / 3
LCM(15321,15327) = 78274989
(i) The LCM of 15327 and 15321 is associative
LCM of 15321 and 15327 = LCM of 15327 and 15321
1. What is the LCM of 15321 and 15327?
Answer: LCM of 15321 and 15327 is 78274989.
2. What are the Factors of 15321?
Answer: Factors of 15321 are 1, 3, 5107, 15321. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15321. The greatest factor of 15321 is 15321.
3. What are the Factors of 15327?
Answer: Factors of 15327 are 1, 3, 9, 13, 39, 117, 131, 393, 1179, 1703, 5109, 15327. There are 12 integers that are factors of 15327. The greatest factor of 15327 is 15327.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15321 and 15327?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15321 and 15327 = 78274989
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15321
15321 = 3 x 5107
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15327
15327 = 3 x 3 x 13 x 131
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 78274989 = 3 x 3 x 13 x 131 x 5107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15321 and 15327 is 78274989.