Least Common Multiple of 265 and 272

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 265 and 272 the smallest integer that is 72080 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 265 and 272 is 72080.

LCM(265,272) = 72080

LCM of 265 and 272

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

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Least Common Multiple of 265 and 272

LCM of 265 and 272 is 72080

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 265 and 272. First we will calculate the prime factors of 265 and 272.

Prime Factorization of 265


5 265
53 53
1

Prime factors of 265 are 5,53. Prime factorization of 265 in exponential form is:

265 = 51×531

Prime Factorization of 272


2 272
2 136
2 68
2 34
17 17
1

Prime factors of 272 are 2,17. Prime factorization of 272 in exponential form is:

272 = 24×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 265 and 272.

LCM(265,272) = 24×51×171×531
LCM(265,272) = 72080

Factors of 265

List of positive integer factors of 265 that divides 265 without a remainder.

1, 5, 53, 265

Factors of 272

List of positive integer factors of 272 that divides 272 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 17, 34, 68, 136, 272

Least Common Multiple of 265 and 272 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 265 and 272, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(265,272) = 1
LCM(265,272) = ( 265 × 272) / 1
LCM(265,272) = 72080 / 1
LCM(265,272) = 72080

Properties of LCM 265 and 272

(i) The LCM of 272 and 265 is associative

LCM of 265 and 272 = LCM of 272 and 265

Related Least Common Multiples of 265

Related Least Common Multiples of 272

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 265 and 272

1. What is the LCM of 265 and 272?

Answer: LCM of 265 and 272 is 72080.

2. What are the Factors of 265?

Answer: Factors of 265 are 1, 5, 53, 265. There are 4 integers that are factors of 265. The greatest factor of 265 is 265.

3. What are the Factors of 272?

Answer: Factors of 272 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 17, 34, 68, 136, 272. There are 10 integers that are factors of 272. The greatest factor of 272 is 272.

4. How to Find the LCM of 265 and 272?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 265 and 272 = 72080

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 265

265 = 5 x 53

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 272

272 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17

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

LCM = 72080 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 17 x 53

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 265 and 272 is 72080.