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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 263 and 270 the smallest integer that is 71010 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 263 and 270 is 71010.
LCM(263,270) = 71010
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 263 and 270. First we will calculate the prime factors of 263 and 270.
Prime Factorization of 263
263 | 263 |
1 |
Prime factors of 263 are 263. Prime factorization of 263 in exponential form is:
263 = 2631
Prime Factorization of 270
2 | 270 |
3 | 135 |
3 | 45 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 270 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 270 in exponential form is:
270 = 21×33×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 263 and 270.
LCM(263,270) = 21×33×51×2631
LCM(263,270) = 71010
Factors of 263
List of positive integer factors of 263 that divides 263 without a remainder.
1, 263
Factors of 270
List of positive integer factors of 270 that divides 270 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18, 27, 30, 45, 54, 90, 135, 270
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 263 and 270, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(263,270) = 1
LCM(263,270) = ( 263 × 270) / 1
LCM(263,270) = 71010 / 1
LCM(263,270) = 71010
(i) The LCM of 270 and 263 is associative
LCM of 263 and 270 = LCM of 270 and 263
1. What is the LCM of 263 and 270?
Answer: LCM of 263 and 270 is 71010.
2. What are the Factors of 263?
Answer: Factors of 263 are 1, 263. There are 2 integers that are factors of 263. The greatest factor of 263 is 263.
3. What are the Factors of 270?
Answer: Factors of 270 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18, 27, 30, 45, 54, 90, 135, 270. There are 16 integers that are factors of 270. The greatest factor of 270 is 270.
4. How to Find the LCM of 263 and 270?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 263 and 270 = 71010
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 263
263 = 263
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 270
270 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 71010 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 263
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 263 and 270 is 71010.