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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 273 and 274 the smallest integer that is 74802 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 273 and 274 is 74802.
LCM(273,274) = 74802
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 273 and 274. First we will calculate the prime factors of 273 and 274.
Prime Factorization of 273
3 | 273 |
7 | 91 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 273 are 3, 7,13. Prime factorization of 273 in exponential form is:
273 = 31×71×131
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 273 and 274.
LCM(273,274) = 21×31×71×131×1371
LCM(273,274) = 74802
Factors of 273
List of positive integer factors of 273 that divides 273 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 13, 21, 39, 91, 273
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 273 and 274, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(273,274) = 1
LCM(273,274) = ( 273 × 274) / 1
LCM(273,274) = 74802 / 1
LCM(273,274) = 74802
(i) The LCM of 274 and 273 is associative
LCM of 273 and 274 = LCM of 274 and 273
1. What is the LCM of 273 and 274?
Answer: LCM of 273 and 274 is 74802.
2. What are the Factors of 273?
Answer: Factors of 273 are 1, 3, 7, 13, 21, 39, 91, 273. There are 8 integers that are factors of 273. The greatest factor of 273 is 273.
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 273 and 274?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 273 and 274 = 74802
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 273
273 = 3 x 7 x 13
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 = 74802 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 273 and 274 is 74802.