Least Common Multiple of 292 and 299

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 292 and 299 the smallest integer that is 87308 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 292 and 299 is 87308.

LCM(292,299) = 87308

LCM of 292 and 299

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 292 and 299

LCM of 292 and 299 is 87308

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 292 and 299. First we will calculate the prime factors of 292 and 299.

Prime Factorization of 292


2 292
2 146
73 73
1

Prime factors of 292 are 2,73. Prime factorization of 292 in exponential form is:

292 = 22×731

Prime Factorization of 299


13 299
23 23
1

Prime factors of 299 are 13,23. Prime factorization of 299 in exponential form is:

299 = 131×231

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 292 and 299.

LCM(292,299) = 22×131×231×731
LCM(292,299) = 87308

Factors of 292

List of positive integer factors of 292 that divides 292 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 73, 146, 292

Factors of 299

List of positive integer factors of 299 that divides 299 without a remainder.

1, 13, 23, 299

Least Common Multiple of 292 and 299 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 292 and 299, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(292,299) = 1
LCM(292,299) = ( 292 × 299) / 1
LCM(292,299) = 87308 / 1
LCM(292,299) = 87308

Properties of LCM 292 and 299

(i) The LCM of 299 and 292 is associative

LCM of 292 and 299 = LCM of 299 and 292

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 292 and 299

1. What is the LCM of 292 and 299?

Answer: LCM of 292 and 299 is 87308.

2. What are the Factors of 292?

Answer: Factors of 292 are 1, 2, 4, 73, 146, 292. There are 6 integers that are factors of 292. The greatest factor of 292 is 292.

3. What are the Factors of 299?

Answer: Factors of 299 are 1, 13, 23, 299. There are 4 integers that are factors of 299. The greatest factor of 299 is 299.

4. How to Find the LCM of 292 and 299?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 292 and 299 = 87308

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 292

292 = 2 x 2 x 73

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 299

299 = 13 x 23

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 87308 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 23 x 73

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 292 and 299 is 87308.