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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3215 and 3217 the smallest integer that is 10342655 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3215 and 3217 is 10342655.
LCM(3215,3217) = 10342655
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 3215 and 3217. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3215 and 3217.
Prime Factorization of 3215
5 | 3215 |
643 | 643 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3215 are 5,643. Prime factorization of 3215 in exponential form is:
3215 = 51×6431
Prime Factorization of 3217
3217 | 3217 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3217 are 3217. Prime factorization of 3217 in exponential form is:
3217 = 32171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3215 and 3217.
LCM(3215,3217) = 51×6431×32171
LCM(3215,3217) = 10342655
Factors of 3215
List of positive integer factors of 3215 that divides 3215 without a remainder.
1, 5, 643, 3215
Factors of 3217
List of positive integer factors of 3217 that divides 3217 without a remainder.
1, 3217
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3215 and 3217, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3215,3217) = 1
LCM(3215,3217) = ( 3215 × 3217) / 1
LCM(3215,3217) = 10342655 / 1
LCM(3215,3217) = 10342655
(i) The LCM of 3217 and 3215 is associative
LCM of 3215 and 3217 = LCM of 3217 and 3215
1. What is the LCM of 3215 and 3217?
Answer: LCM of 3215 and 3217 is 10342655.
2. What are the Factors of 3215?
Answer: Factors of 3215 are 1, 5, 643, 3215. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3215. The greatest factor of 3215 is 3215.
3. What are the Factors of 3217?
Answer: Factors of 3217 are 1, 3217. There are 2 integers that are factors of 3217. The greatest factor of 3217 is 3217.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3215 and 3217?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3215 and 3217 = 10342655
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3215
3215 = 5 x 643
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3217
3217 = 3217
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 10342655 = 5 x 643 x 3217
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3215 and 3217 is 10342655.