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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 267 and 274 the smallest integer that is 73158 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 267 and 274 is 73158.
LCM(267,274) = 73158
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 267 and 274. First we will calculate the prime factors of 267 and 274.
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
Prime Factorization of 274
2 | 274 |
137 | 137 |
1 |
Prime factors of 274 are 2,137. Prime factorization of 274 in exponential form is:
274 = 21×1371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 267 and 274.
LCM(267,274) = 21×31×891×1371
LCM(267,274) = 73158
Factors of 267
List of positive integer factors of 267 that divides 267 without a remainder.
1, 3, 89, 267
Factors of 274
List of positive integer factors of 274 that divides 274 without a remainder.
1, 2, 137, 274
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 267 and 274, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(267,274) = 1
LCM(267,274) = ( 267 × 274) / 1
LCM(267,274) = 73158 / 1
LCM(267,274) = 73158
(i) The LCM of 274 and 267 is associative
LCM of 267 and 274 = LCM of 274 and 267
1. What is the LCM of 267 and 274?
Answer: LCM of 267 and 274 is 73158.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 274?
Answer: Factors of 274 are 1, 2, 137, 274. There are 4 integers that are factors of 274. The greatest factor of 274 is 274.
4. How to Find the LCM of 267 and 274?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 267 and 274 = 73158
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 267
267 = 3 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 274
274 = 2 x 137
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 73158 = 2 x 3 x 89 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 267 and 274 is 73158.