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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4258 and 4262 the smallest integer that is 9073798 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4258 and 4262 is 9073798.
LCM(4258,4262) = 9073798
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 4258 and 4262. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4258 and 4262.
Prime Factorization of 4258
2 | 4258 |
2129 | 2129 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4258 are 2,2129. Prime factorization of 4258 in exponential form is:
4258 = 21×21291
Prime Factorization of 4262
2 | 4262 |
2131 | 2131 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4262 are 2,2131. Prime factorization of 4262 in exponential form is:
4262 = 21×21311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4258 and 4262.
LCM(4258,4262) = 21×21291×21311
LCM(4258,4262) = 9073798
Factors of 4258
List of positive integer factors of 4258 that divides 4258 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2129, 4258
Factors of 4262
List of positive integer factors of 4262 that divides 4262 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2131, 4262
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4258 and 4262, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4258,4262) = 2
LCM(4258,4262) = ( 4258 × 4262) / 2
LCM(4258,4262) = 18147596 / 2
LCM(4258,4262) = 9073798
(i) The LCM of 4262 and 4258 is associative
LCM of 4258 and 4262 = LCM of 4262 and 4258
1. What is the LCM of 4258 and 4262?
Answer: LCM of 4258 and 4262 is 9073798.
2. What are the Factors of 4258?
Answer: Factors of 4258 are 1, 2, 2129, 4258. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4258. The greatest factor of 4258 is 4258.
3. What are the Factors of 4262?
Answer: Factors of 4262 are 1, 2, 2131, 4262. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4262. The greatest factor of 4262 is 4262.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4258 and 4262?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4258 and 4262 = 9073798
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4258
4258 = 2 x 2129
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4262
4262 = 2 x 2131
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 9073798 = 2 x 2129 x 2131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4258 and 4262 is 9073798.