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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 274 and 282 the smallest integer that is 38634 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 274 and 282 is 38634.
LCM(274,282) = 38634
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 274 and 282. First we will calculate the prime factors of 274 and 282.
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
Prime Factorization of 282
2 | 282 |
3 | 141 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 282 are 2, 3,47. Prime factorization of 282 in exponential form is:
282 = 21×31×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 274 and 282.
LCM(274,282) = 21×31×471×1371
LCM(274,282) = 38634
Factors of 274
List of positive integer factors of 274 that divides 274 without a remainder.
1, 2, 137, 274
Factors of 282
List of positive integer factors of 282 that divides 282 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 47, 94, 141, 282
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 274 and 282, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(274,282) = 2
LCM(274,282) = ( 274 × 282) / 2
LCM(274,282) = 77268 / 2
LCM(274,282) = 38634
(i) The LCM of 282 and 274 is associative
LCM of 274 and 282 = LCM of 282 and 274
1. What is the LCM of 274 and 282?
Answer: LCM of 274 and 282 is 38634.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 282?
Answer: Factors of 282 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 47, 94, 141, 282. There are 8 integers that are factors of 282. The greatest factor of 282 is 282.
4. How to Find the LCM of 274 and 282?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 274 and 282 = 38634
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 274
274 = 2 x 137
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 282
282 = 2 x 3 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 38634 = 2 x 3 x 47 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 274 and 282 is 38634.