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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 60 and 73 the smallest integer that is 4380 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 73 is 4380.
LCM(60,73) = 4380
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 60 and 73. First we will calculate the prime factors of 60 and 73.
Prime Factorization of 60
2 | 60 |
2 | 30 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 60 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 60 in exponential form is:
60 = 22×31×51
Prime Factorization of 73
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 73 are 73. Prime factorization of 73 in exponential form is:
73 = 731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 60 and 73.
LCM(60,73) = 22×31×51×731
LCM(60,73) = 4380
Factors of 60
List of positive integer factors of 60 that divides 60 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60
Factors of 73
List of positive integer factors of 73 that divides 73 without a remainder.
1, 73
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 60 and 73, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(60,73) = 1
LCM(60,73) = ( 60 × 73) / 1
LCM(60,73) = 4380 / 1
LCM(60,73) = 4380
(i) The LCM of 73 and 60 is associative
LCM of 60 and 73 = LCM of 73 and 60
1. What is the LCM of 60 and 73?
Answer: LCM of 60 and 73 is 4380.
2. What are the Factors of 60?
Answer: Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60. There are 12 integers that are factors of 60. The greatest factor of 60 is 60.
3. What are the Factors of 73?
Answer: Factors of 73 are 1, 73. There are 2 integers that are factors of 73. The greatest factor of 73 is 73.
4. How to Find the LCM of 60 and 73?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 60 and 73 = 4380
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 60
60 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 73
73 = 73
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4380 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 60 and 73 is 4380.