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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 286 and 289 the smallest integer that is 82654 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 286 and 289 is 82654.
LCM(286,289) = 82654
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 286 and 289. First we will calculate the prime factors of 286 and 289.
Prime Factorization of 286
2 | 286 |
11 | 143 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 286 are 2, 11,13. Prime factorization of 286 in exponential form is:
286 = 21×111×131
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 286 and 289.
LCM(286,289) = 21×111×131×172
LCM(286,289) = 82654
Factors of 286
List of positive integer factors of 286 that divides 286 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 13, 22, 26, 143, 286
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 286 and 289, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(286,289) = 1
LCM(286,289) = ( 286 × 289) / 1
LCM(286,289) = 82654 / 1
LCM(286,289) = 82654
(i) The LCM of 289 and 286 is associative
LCM of 286 and 289 = LCM of 289 and 286
1. What is the LCM of 286 and 289?
Answer: LCM of 286 and 289 is 82654.
2. What are the Factors of 286?
Answer: Factors of 286 are 1, 2, 11, 13, 22, 26, 143, 286. There are 8 integers that are factors of 286. The greatest factor of 286 is 286.
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 286 and 289?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 286 and 289 = 82654
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 286
286 = 2 x 11 x 13
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 = 82654 = 2 x 11 x 13 x 17 x 17
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 286 and 289 is 82654.