Least Common Multiple of 253 and 254

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 253 and 254 the smallest integer that is 64262 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 253 and 254 is 64262.

LCM(253,254) = 64262

LCM of 253 and 254

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

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Least Common Multiple of 253 and 254

LCM of 253 and 254 is 64262

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 253 and 254. First we will calculate the prime factors of 253 and 254.

Prime Factorization of 253


11 253
23 23
1

Prime factors of 253 are 11,23. Prime factorization of 253 in exponential form is:

253 = 111×231

Prime Factorization of 254


2 254
127 127
1

Prime factors of 254 are 2,127. Prime factorization of 254 in exponential form is:

254 = 21×1271

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 253 and 254.

LCM(253,254) = 21×111×231×1271
LCM(253,254) = 64262

Factors of 253

List of positive integer factors of 253 that divides 253 without a remainder.

1, 11, 23, 253

Factors of 254

List of positive integer factors of 254 that divides 254 without a remainder.

1, 2, 127, 254

Least Common Multiple of 253 and 254 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 253 and 254, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(253,254) = 1
LCM(253,254) = ( 253 × 254) / 1
LCM(253,254) = 64262 / 1
LCM(253,254) = 64262

Properties of LCM 253 and 254

(i) The LCM of 254 and 253 is associative

LCM of 253 and 254 = LCM of 254 and 253

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 253 and 254

1. What is the LCM of 253 and 254?

Answer: LCM of 253 and 254 is 64262.

2. What are the Factors of 253?

Answer: Factors of 253 are 1, 11, 23, 253. There are 4 integers that are factors of 253. The greatest factor of 253 is 253.

3. What are the Factors of 254?

Answer: Factors of 254 are 1, 2, 127, 254. There are 4 integers that are factors of 254. The greatest factor of 254 is 254.

4. How to Find the LCM of 253 and 254?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 253 and 254 = 64262

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 253

253 = 11 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 254

254 = 2 x 127

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

LCM = 64262 = 2 x 11 x 23 x 127

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 253 and 254 is 64262.