Least Common Multiple of 255 and 263

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 255 and 263 the smallest integer that is 67065 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 255 and 263 is 67065.

LCM(255,263) = 67065

LCM of 255 and 263

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

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Least Common Multiple of 255 and 263

LCM of 255 and 263 is 67065

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 255 and 263. First we will calculate the prime factors of 255 and 263.

Prime Factorization of 255


3 255
5 85
17 17
1

Prime factors of 255 are 3, 5,17. Prime factorization of 255 in exponential form is:

255 = 31×51×171

Prime Factorization of 263


263 263
1

Prime factors of 263 are 263. Prime factorization of 263 in exponential form is:

263 = 2631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 255 and 263.

LCM(255,263) = 31×51×171×2631
LCM(255,263) = 67065

Factors of 255

List of positive integer factors of 255 that divides 255 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 15, 17, 51, 85, 255

Factors of 263

List of positive integer factors of 263 that divides 263 without a remainder.

1, 263

Least Common Multiple of 255 and 263 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 255 and 263, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(255,263) = 1
LCM(255,263) = ( 255 × 263) / 1
LCM(255,263) = 67065 / 1
LCM(255,263) = 67065

Properties of LCM 255 and 263

(i) The LCM of 263 and 255 is associative

LCM of 255 and 263 = LCM of 263 and 255

Related Least Common Multiples of 255

Related Least Common Multiples of 263

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 255 and 263

1. What is the LCM of 255 and 263?

Answer: LCM of 255 and 263 is 67065.

2. What are the Factors of 255?

Answer: Factors of 255 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 17, 51, 85, 255. There are 8 integers that are factors of 255. The greatest factor of 255 is 255.

3. What are the Factors of 263?

Answer: Factors of 263 are 1, 263. There are 2 integers that are factors of 263. The greatest factor of 263 is 263.

4. How to Find the LCM of 255 and 263?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 255 and 263 = 67065

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 255

255 = 3 x 5 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 263

263 = 263

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

LCM = 67065 = 3 x 5 x 17 x 263

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 255 and 263 is 67065.