Least Common Multiple of 6873 and 6878

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6873 and 6878 the smallest integer that is 47272494 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6873 and 6878 is 47272494.

LCM(6873,6878) = 47272494

LCM of 6873 and 6878

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

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Least Common Multiple of 6873 and 6878

LCM of 6873 and 6878 is 47272494

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6873 and 6878. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6873 and 6878.

Prime Factorization of 6873


3 6873
29 2291
79 79
1

Prime factors of 6873 are 3, 29,79. Prime factorization of 6873 in exponential form is:

6873 = 31×291×791

Prime Factorization of 6878


2 6878
19 3439
181 181
1

Prime factors of 6878 are 2, 19,181. Prime factorization of 6878 in exponential form is:

6878 = 21×191×1811

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6873 and 6878.

LCM(6873,6878) = 21×31×191×291×791×1811
LCM(6873,6878) = 47272494

Factors of 6873

List of positive integer factors of 6873 that divides 6873 without a remainder.

1, 3, 29, 79, 87, 237, 2291, 6873

Factors of 6878

List of positive integer factors of 6878 that divides 6878 without a remainder.

1, 2, 19, 38, 181, 362, 3439, 6878

Least Common Multiple of 6873 and 6878 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6873 and 6878, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6873,6878) = 1
LCM(6873,6878) = ( 6873 × 6878) / 1
LCM(6873,6878) = 47272494 / 1
LCM(6873,6878) = 47272494

Properties of LCM 6873 and 6878

(i) The LCM of 6878 and 6873 is associative

LCM of 6873 and 6878 = LCM of 6878 and 6873

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6873 and 6878

1. What is the LCM of 6873 and 6878?

Answer: LCM of 6873 and 6878 is 47272494.

2. What are the Factors of 6873?

Answer: Factors of 6873 are 1, 3, 29, 79, 87, 237, 2291, 6873. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6873. The greatest factor of 6873 is 6873.

3. What are the Factors of 6878?

Answer: Factors of 6878 are 1, 2, 19, 38, 181, 362, 3439, 6878. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6878. The greatest factor of 6878 is 6878.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6873 and 6878?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6873 and 6878 = 47272494

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6873

6873 = 3 x 29 x 79

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6878

6878 = 2 x 19 x 181

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

LCM = 47272494 = 2 x 3 x 19 x 29 x 79 x 181

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6873 and 6878 is 47272494.