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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3255 and 3261 the smallest integer that is 3538185 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3255 and 3261 is 3538185.
LCM(3255,3261) = 3538185
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 3255 and 3261. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3255 and 3261.
Prime Factorization of 3255
3 | 3255 |
5 | 1085 |
7 | 217 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3255 are 3, 5, 7,31. Prime factorization of 3255 in exponential form is:
3255 = 31×51×71×311
Prime Factorization of 3261
3 | 3261 |
1087 | 1087 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3261 are 3,1087. Prime factorization of 3261 in exponential form is:
3261 = 31×10871
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3255 and 3261.
LCM(3255,3261) = 31×51×71×311×10871
LCM(3255,3261) = 3538185
Factors of 3255
List of positive integer factors of 3255 that divides 3255 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 21, 31, 35, 93, 105, 155, 217, 465, 651, 1085, 3255
Factors of 3261
List of positive integer factors of 3261 that divides 3261 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1087, 3261
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3255 and 3261, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3255,3261) = 3
LCM(3255,3261) = ( 3255 × 3261) / 3
LCM(3255,3261) = 10614555 / 3
LCM(3255,3261) = 3538185
(i) The LCM of 3261 and 3255 is associative
LCM of 3255 and 3261 = LCM of 3261 and 3255
1. What is the LCM of 3255 and 3261?
Answer: LCM of 3255 and 3261 is 3538185.
2. What are the Factors of 3255?
Answer: Factors of 3255 are 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 21, 31, 35, 93, 105, 155, 217, 465, 651, 1085, 3255. There are 16 integers that are factors of 3255. The greatest factor of 3255 is 3255.
3. What are the Factors of 3261?
Answer: Factors of 3261 are 1, 3, 1087, 3261. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3261. The greatest factor of 3261 is 3261.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3255 and 3261?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3255 and 3261 = 3538185
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3255
3255 = 3 x 5 x 7 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3261
3261 = 3 x 1087
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3538185 = 3 x 5 x 7 x 31 x 1087
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3255 and 3261 is 3538185.