Least Common Multiple of 260 and 267

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 267 the smallest integer that is 69420 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 260 and 267 is 69420.

LCM(260,267) = 69420

LCM of 260 and 267

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

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Least Common Multiple of 260 and 267

LCM of 260 and 267 is 69420

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 260 and 267. First we will calculate the prime factors of 260 and 267.

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 267


3 267
89 89
1

Prime factors of 267 are 3,89. Prime factorization of 267 in exponential form is:

267 = 31×891

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 260 and 267.

LCM(260,267) = 22×31×51×131×891
LCM(260,267) = 69420

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 267

List of positive integer factors of 267 that divides 267 without a remainder.

1, 3, 89, 267

Least Common Multiple of 260 and 267 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 267, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(260,267) = 1
LCM(260,267) = ( 260 × 267) / 1
LCM(260,267) = 69420 / 1
LCM(260,267) = 69420

Properties of LCM 260 and 267

(i) The LCM of 267 and 260 is associative

LCM of 260 and 267 = LCM of 267 and 260

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 260 and 267

1. What is the LCM of 260 and 267?

Answer: LCM of 260 and 267 is 69420.

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 267?

Answer: Factors of 267 are 1, 3, 89, 267. There are 4 integers that are factors of 267. The greatest factor of 267 is 267.

4. How to Find the LCM of 260 and 267?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 260 and 267 = 69420

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 260

260 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 267

267 = 3 x 89

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

LCM = 69420 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 13 x 89

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 260 and 267 is 69420.