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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 282 and 289 the smallest integer that is 81498 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 282 and 289 is 81498.
LCM(282,289) = 81498
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 282 and 289. First we will calculate the prime factors of 282 and 289.
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
Prime Factorization of 289
17 | 289 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 289 are 17. Prime factorization of 289 in exponential form is:
289 = 172
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 282 and 289.
LCM(282,289) = 21×31×172×471
LCM(282,289) = 81498
Factors of 282
List of positive integer factors of 282 that divides 282 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 47, 94, 141, 282
Factors of 289
List of positive integer factors of 289 that divides 289 without a remainder.
1, 17, 289
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 282 and 289, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(282,289) = 1
LCM(282,289) = ( 282 × 289) / 1
LCM(282,289) = 81498 / 1
LCM(282,289) = 81498
(i) The LCM of 289 and 282 is associative
LCM of 282 and 289 = LCM of 289 and 282
1. What is the LCM of 282 and 289?
Answer: LCM of 282 and 289 is 81498.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 289?
Answer: Factors of 289 are 1, 17, 289. There are 3 integers that are factors of 289. The greatest factor of 289 is 289.
4. How to Find the LCM of 282 and 289?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 282 and 289 = 81498
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 282
282 = 2 x 3 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 289
289 = 17 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 81498 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 17 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 282 and 289 is 81498.