Least Common Multiple of 246 and 251

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 246 and 251 the smallest integer that is 61746 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 246 and 251 is 61746.

LCM(246,251) = 61746

LCM of 246 and 251

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

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Least Common Multiple of 246 and 251

LCM of 246 and 251 is 61746

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 246 and 251. First we will calculate the prime factors of 246 and 251.

Prime Factorization of 246


2 246
3 123
41 41
1

Prime factors of 246 are 2, 3,41. Prime factorization of 246 in exponential form is:

246 = 21×31×411

Prime Factorization of 251


251 251
1

Prime factors of 251 are 251. Prime factorization of 251 in exponential form is:

251 = 2511

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 246 and 251.

LCM(246,251) = 21×31×411×2511
LCM(246,251) = 61746

Factors of 246

List of positive integer factors of 246 that divides 246 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 41, 82, 123, 246

Factors of 251

List of positive integer factors of 251 that divides 251 without a remainder.

1, 251

Least Common Multiple of 246 and 251 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 246 and 251, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(246,251) = 1
LCM(246,251) = ( 246 × 251) / 1
LCM(246,251) = 61746 / 1
LCM(246,251) = 61746

Properties of LCM 246 and 251

(i) The LCM of 251 and 246 is associative

LCM of 246 and 251 = LCM of 251 and 246

Related Least Common Multiples of 246

Related Least Common Multiples of 251

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 246 and 251

1. What is the LCM of 246 and 251?

Answer: LCM of 246 and 251 is 61746.

2. What are the Factors of 246?

Answer: Factors of 246 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 41, 82, 123, 246. There are 8 integers that are factors of 246. The greatest factor of 246 is 246.

3. What are the Factors of 251?

Answer: Factors of 251 are 1, 251. There are 2 integers that are factors of 251. The greatest factor of 251 is 251.

4. How to Find the LCM of 246 and 251?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 246 and 251 = 61746

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 246

246 = 2 x 3 x 41

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 251

251 = 251

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

LCM = 61746 = 2 x 3 x 41 x 251

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 246 and 251 is 61746.