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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15401 and 15403 the smallest integer that is 237221603 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15401 and 15403 is 237221603.
LCM(15401,15403) = 237221603
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 15401 and 15403. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15401 and 15403.
Prime Factorization of 15401
15401 | 15401 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15401 are 15401. Prime factorization of 15401 in exponential form is:
15401 = 154011
Prime Factorization of 15403
73 | 15403 |
211 | 211 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15403 are 73,211. Prime factorization of 15403 in exponential form is:
15403 = 731×2111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15401 and 15403.
LCM(15401,15403) = 731×2111×154011
LCM(15401,15403) = 237221603
Factors of 15401
List of positive integer factors of 15401 that divides 15401 without a remainder.
1, 15401
Factors of 15403
List of positive integer factors of 15403 that divides 15403 without a remainder.
1, 73, 211, 15403
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15401 and 15403, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15401,15403) = 1
LCM(15401,15403) = ( 15401 × 15403) / 1
LCM(15401,15403) = 237221603 / 1
LCM(15401,15403) = 237221603
(i) The LCM of 15403 and 15401 is associative
LCM of 15401 and 15403 = LCM of 15403 and 15401
1. What is the LCM of 15401 and 15403?
Answer: LCM of 15401 and 15403 is 237221603.
2. What are the Factors of 15401?
Answer: Factors of 15401 are 1, 15401. There are 2 integers that are factors of 15401. The greatest factor of 15401 is 15401.
3. What are the Factors of 15403?
Answer: Factors of 15403 are 1, 73, 211, 15403. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15403. The greatest factor of 15403 is 15403.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15401 and 15403?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15401 and 15403 = 237221603
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15401
15401 = 15401
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15403
15403 = 73 x 211
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 237221603 = 73 x 211 x 15401
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15401 and 15403 is 237221603.