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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 275 and 281 the smallest integer that is 77275 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 275 and 281 is 77275.
LCM(275,281) = 77275
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 275 and 281. First we will calculate the prime factors of 275 and 281.
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
Prime Factorization of 281
281 | 281 |
1 |
Prime factors of 281 are 281. Prime factorization of 281 in exponential form is:
281 = 2811
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 275 and 281.
LCM(275,281) = 52×111×2811
LCM(275,281) = 77275
Factors of 275
List of positive integer factors of 275 that divides 275 without a remainder.
1, 5, 11, 25, 55, 275
Factors of 281
List of positive integer factors of 281 that divides 281 without a remainder.
1, 281
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 275 and 281, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(275,281) = 1
LCM(275,281) = ( 275 × 281) / 1
LCM(275,281) = 77275 / 1
LCM(275,281) = 77275
(i) The LCM of 281 and 275 is associative
LCM of 275 and 281 = LCM of 281 and 275
1. What is the LCM of 275 and 281?
Answer: LCM of 275 and 281 is 77275.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 281?
Answer: Factors of 281 are 1, 281. There are 2 integers that are factors of 281. The greatest factor of 281 is 281.
4. How to Find the LCM of 275 and 281?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 275 and 281 = 77275
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 275
275 = 5 x 5 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 281
281 = 281
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 77275 = 5 x 5 x 11 x 281
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 275 and 281 is 77275.