Least Common Multiple of 258 and 259

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 258 and 259 the smallest integer that is 66822 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 258 and 259 is 66822.

LCM(258,259) = 66822

LCM of 258 and 259

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

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Least Common Multiple of 258 and 259

LCM of 258 and 259 is 66822

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 258 and 259. First we will calculate the prime factors of 258 and 259.

Prime Factorization of 258


2 258
3 129
43 43
1

Prime factors of 258 are 2, 3,43. Prime factorization of 258 in exponential form is:

258 = 21×31×431

Prime Factorization of 259


7 259
37 37
1

Prime factors of 259 are 7,37. Prime factorization of 259 in exponential form is:

259 = 71×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 258 and 259.

LCM(258,259) = 21×31×71×371×431
LCM(258,259) = 66822

Factors of 258

List of positive integer factors of 258 that divides 258 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 43, 86, 129, 258

Factors of 259

List of positive integer factors of 259 that divides 259 without a remainder.

1, 7, 37, 259

Least Common Multiple of 258 and 259 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 258 and 259, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(258,259) = 1
LCM(258,259) = ( 258 × 259) / 1
LCM(258,259) = 66822 / 1
LCM(258,259) = 66822

Properties of LCM 258 and 259

(i) The LCM of 259 and 258 is associative

LCM of 258 and 259 = LCM of 259 and 258

Related Least Common Multiples of 258

Related Least Common Multiples of 259

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 258 and 259

1. What is the LCM of 258 and 259?

Answer: LCM of 258 and 259 is 66822.

2. What are the Factors of 258?

Answer: Factors of 258 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 43, 86, 129, 258. There are 8 integers that are factors of 258. The greatest factor of 258 is 258.

3. What are the Factors of 259?

Answer: Factors of 259 are 1, 7, 37, 259. There are 4 integers that are factors of 259. The greatest factor of 259 is 259.

4. How to Find the LCM of 258 and 259?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 258 and 259 = 66822

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 258

258 = 2 x 3 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 259

259 = 7 x 37

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

LCM = 66822 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 37 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 258 and 259 is 66822.