Least Common Multiple of 260 and 266

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 260 and 266 the smallest integer that is 34580 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 260 and 266 is 34580.

LCM(260,266) = 34580

LCM of 260 and 266

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

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Least Common Multiple of 260 and 266

LCM of 260 and 266 is 34580

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 260 and 266. First we will calculate the prime factors of 260 and 266.

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 266


2 266
7 133
19 19
1

Prime factors of 266 are 2, 7,19. Prime factorization of 266 in exponential form is:

266 = 21×71×191

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 260 and 266.

LCM(260,266) = 22×51×71×131×191
LCM(260,266) = 34580

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 266

List of positive integer factors of 266 that divides 266 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 19, 38, 133, 266

Least Common Multiple of 260 and 266 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 260 and 266, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(260,266) = 2
LCM(260,266) = ( 260 × 266) / 2
LCM(260,266) = 69160 / 2
LCM(260,266) = 34580

Properties of LCM 260 and 266

(i) The LCM of 266 and 260 is associative

LCM of 260 and 266 = LCM of 266 and 260

Related Least Common Multiples of 260

Related Least Common Multiples of 266

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 260 and 266

1. What is the LCM of 260 and 266?

Answer: LCM of 260 and 266 is 34580.

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 266?

Answer: Factors of 266 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 19, 38, 133, 266. There are 8 integers that are factors of 266. The greatest factor of 266 is 266.

4. How to Find the LCM of 260 and 266?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 260 and 266 = 34580

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 260

260 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 266

266 = 2 x 7 x 19

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

LCM = 34580 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 13 x 19

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 260 and 266 is 34580.