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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 271 and 275 the smallest integer that is 74525 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 271 and 275 is 74525.
LCM(271,275) = 74525
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 271 and 275. First we will calculate the prime factors of 271 and 275.
Prime Factorization of 271
271 | 271 |
1 |
Prime factors of 271 are 271. Prime factorization of 271 in exponential form is:
271 = 2711
Prime Factorization of 275
5 | 275 |
5 | 55 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 275 are 5,11. Prime factorization of 275 in exponential form is:
275 = 52×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 271 and 275.
LCM(271,275) = 52×111×2711
LCM(271,275) = 74525
Factors of 271
List of positive integer factors of 271 that divides 271 without a remainder.
1, 271
Factors of 275
List of positive integer factors of 275 that divides 275 without a remainder.
1, 5, 11, 25, 55, 275
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 271 and 275, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(271,275) = 1
LCM(271,275) = ( 271 × 275) / 1
LCM(271,275) = 74525 / 1
LCM(271,275) = 74525
(i) The LCM of 275 and 271 is associative
LCM of 271 and 275 = LCM of 275 and 271
1. What is the LCM of 271 and 275?
Answer: LCM of 271 and 275 is 74525.
2. What are the Factors of 271?
Answer: Factors of 271 are 1, 271. There are 2 integers that are factors of 271. The greatest factor of 271 is 271.
3. What are the Factors of 275?
Answer: Factors of 275 are 1, 5, 11, 25, 55, 275. There are 6 integers that are factors of 275. The greatest factor of 275 is 275.
4. How to Find the LCM of 271 and 275?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 271 and 275 = 74525
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 271
271 = 271
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 275
275 = 5 x 5 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 74525 = 5 x 5 x 11 x 271
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 271 and 275 is 74525.