Least Common Multiple of 258 and 262

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 262 the smallest integer that is 33798 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 258 and 262 is 33798.

LCM(258,262) = 33798

LCM of 258 and 262

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

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Least Common Multiple of 258 and 262

LCM of 258 and 262 is 33798

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 258 and 262. First we will calculate the prime factors of 258 and 262.

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 262


2 262
131 131
1

Prime factors of 262 are 2,131. Prime factorization of 262 in exponential form is:

262 = 21×1311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 258 and 262.

LCM(258,262) = 21×31×431×1311
LCM(258,262) = 33798

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 262

List of positive integer factors of 262 that divides 262 without a remainder.

1, 2, 131, 262

Least Common Multiple of 258 and 262 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 262, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(258,262) = 2
LCM(258,262) = ( 258 × 262) / 2
LCM(258,262) = 67596 / 2
LCM(258,262) = 33798

Properties of LCM 258 and 262

(i) The LCM of 262 and 258 is associative

LCM of 258 and 262 = LCM of 262 and 258

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 258 and 262

1. What is the LCM of 258 and 262?

Answer: LCM of 258 and 262 is 33798.

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 262?

Answer: Factors of 262 are 1, 2, 131, 262. There are 4 integers that are factors of 262. The greatest factor of 262 is 262.

4. How to Find the LCM of 258 and 262?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 258 and 262 = 33798

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 258

258 = 2 x 3 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 262

262 = 2 x 131

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

LCM = 33798 = 2 x 3 x 43 x 131

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 258 and 262 is 33798.