Least Common Multiple of 15421 and 15426

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15421 and 15426 the smallest integer that is 237884346 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15421 and 15426 is 237884346.

LCM(15421,15426) = 237884346

LCM of 15421 and 15426

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

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Least Common Multiple of 15421 and 15426

LCM of 15421 and 15426 is 237884346

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 15421 and 15426. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15421 and 15426.

Prime Factorization of 15421


7 15421
2203 2203
1

Prime factors of 15421 are 7,2203. Prime factorization of 15421 in exponential form is:

15421 = 71×22031

Prime Factorization of 15426


2 15426
3 7713
3 2571
857 857
1

Prime factors of 15426 are 2, 3,857. Prime factorization of 15426 in exponential form is:

15426 = 21×32×8571

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15421 and 15426.

LCM(15421,15426) = 21×32×71×8571×22031
LCM(15421,15426) = 237884346

Factors of 15421

List of positive integer factors of 15421 that divides 15421 without a remainder.

1, 7, 2203, 15421

Factors of 15426

List of positive integer factors of 15426 that divides 15426 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 857, 1714, 2571, 5142, 7713, 15426

Least Common Multiple of 15421 and 15426 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15421 and 15426, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(15421,15426) = 1
LCM(15421,15426) = ( 15421 × 15426) / 1
LCM(15421,15426) = 237884346 / 1
LCM(15421,15426) = 237884346

Properties of LCM 15421 and 15426

(i) The LCM of 15426 and 15421 is associative

LCM of 15421 and 15426 = LCM of 15426 and 15421

Related Least Common Multiples of 15421

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 15421 and 15426

1. What is the LCM of 15421 and 15426?

Answer: LCM of 15421 and 15426 is 237884346.

2. What are the Factors of 15421?

Answer: Factors of 15421 are 1, 7, 2203, 15421. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15421. The greatest factor of 15421 is 15421.

3. What are the Factors of 15426?

Answer: Factors of 15426 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 857, 1714, 2571, 5142, 7713, 15426. There are 12 integers that are factors of 15426. The greatest factor of 15426 is 15426.

4. How to Find the LCM of 15421 and 15426?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 15421 and 15426 = 237884346

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15421

15421 = 7 x 2203

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15426

15426 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 857

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

LCM = 237884346 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 857 x 2203

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15421 and 15426 is 237884346.