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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 266 and 270 the smallest integer that is 35910 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 266 and 270 is 35910.
LCM(266,270) = 35910
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 266 and 270. First we will calculate the prime factors of 266 and 270.
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
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 266 and 270.
LCM(266,270) = 21×33×51×71×191
LCM(266,270) = 35910
Factors of 266
List of positive integer factors of 266 that divides 266 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 19, 38, 133, 266
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 266 and 270, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(266,270) = 2
LCM(266,270) = ( 266 × 270) / 2
LCM(266,270) = 71820 / 2
LCM(266,270) = 35910
(i) The LCM of 270 and 266 is associative
LCM of 266 and 270 = LCM of 270 and 266
1. What is the LCM of 266 and 270?
Answer: LCM of 266 and 270 is 35910.
2. 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.
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 266 and 270?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 266 and 270 = 35910
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 266
266 = 2 x 7 x 19
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 = 35910 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 19
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 266 and 270 is 35910.