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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 277 and 282 the smallest integer that is 78114 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 277 and 282 is 78114.
LCM(277,282) = 78114
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 277 and 282. First we will calculate the prime factors of 277 and 282.
Prime Factorization of 277
277 | 277 |
1 |
Prime factors of 277 are 277. Prime factorization of 277 in exponential form is:
277 = 2771
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 277 and 282.
LCM(277,282) = 21×31×471×2771
LCM(277,282) = 78114
Factors of 277
List of positive integer factors of 277 that divides 277 without a remainder.
1, 277
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 277 and 282, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(277,282) = 1
LCM(277,282) = ( 277 × 282) / 1
LCM(277,282) = 78114 / 1
LCM(277,282) = 78114
(i) The LCM of 282 and 277 is associative
LCM of 277 and 282 = LCM of 282 and 277
1. What is the LCM of 277 and 282?
Answer: LCM of 277 and 282 is 78114.
2. What are the Factors of 277?
Answer: Factors of 277 are 1, 277. There are 2 integers that are factors of 277. The greatest factor of 277 is 277.
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 277 and 282?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 277 and 282 = 78114
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 277
277 = 277
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 = 78114 = 2 x 3 x 47 x 277
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 277 and 282 is 78114.