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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1855 and 1859 the smallest integer that is 3448445 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1855 and 1859 is 3448445.
LCM(1855,1859) = 3448445
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 1855 and 1859. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1855 and 1859.
Prime Factorization of 1855
5 | 1855 |
7 | 371 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1855 are 5, 7,53. Prime factorization of 1855 in exponential form is:
1855 = 51×71×531
Prime Factorization of 1859
11 | 1859 |
13 | 169 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1859 are 11,13. Prime factorization of 1859 in exponential form is:
1859 = 111×132
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1855 and 1859.
LCM(1855,1859) = 51×71×111×132×531
LCM(1855,1859) = 3448445
Factors of 1855
List of positive integer factors of 1855 that divides 1855 without a remainder.
1, 5, 7, 35, 53, 265, 371, 1855
Factors of 1859
List of positive integer factors of 1859 that divides 1859 without a remainder.
1, 11, 13, 143, 169, 1859
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1855 and 1859, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1855,1859) = 1
LCM(1855,1859) = ( 1855 × 1859) / 1
LCM(1855,1859) = 3448445 / 1
LCM(1855,1859) = 3448445
(i) The LCM of 1859 and 1855 is associative
LCM of 1855 and 1859 = LCM of 1859 and 1855
1. What is the LCM of 1855 and 1859?
Answer: LCM of 1855 and 1859 is 3448445.
2. What are the Factors of 1855?
Answer: Factors of 1855 are 1, 5, 7, 35, 53, 265, 371, 1855. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1855. The greatest factor of 1855 is 1855.
3. What are the Factors of 1859?
Answer: Factors of 1859 are 1, 11, 13, 143, 169, 1859. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1859. The greatest factor of 1859 is 1859.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1855 and 1859?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1855 and 1859 = 3448445
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1855
1855 = 5 x 7 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1859
1859 = 11 x 13 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3448445 = 5 x 7 x 11 x 13 x 13 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1855 and 1859 is 3448445.