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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 260 and 262 the smallest integer that is 34060 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 260 and 262 is 34060.
LCM(260,262) = 34060
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 260 and 262. First we will calculate the prime factors of 260 and 262.
Prime Factorization of 260
2 | 260 |
2 | 130 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 260 are 2, 5,13. Prime factorization of 260 in exponential form is:
260 = 22×51×131
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 260 and 262.
LCM(260,262) = 22×51×131×1311
LCM(260,262) = 34060
Factors of 260
List of positive integer factors of 260 that divides 260 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 13, 20, 26, 52, 65, 130, 260
Factors of 262
List of positive integer factors of 262 that divides 262 without a remainder.
1, 2, 131, 262
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 260 and 262, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(260,262) = 2
LCM(260,262) = ( 260 × 262) / 2
LCM(260,262) = 68120 / 2
LCM(260,262) = 34060
(i) The LCM of 262 and 260 is associative
LCM of 260 and 262 = LCM of 262 and 260
1. What is the LCM of 260 and 262?
Answer: LCM of 260 and 262 is 34060.
2. What are the Factors of 260?
Answer: Factors of 260 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 13, 20, 26, 52, 65, 130, 260. There are 12 integers that are factors of 260. The greatest factor of 260 is 260.
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 260 and 262?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 260 and 262 = 34060
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 260
260 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 13
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 = 34060 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 13 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 260 and 262 is 34060.