Least Common Multiple of 7156 and 7162

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7156 and 7162 the smallest integer that is 25625636 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7156 and 7162 is 25625636.

LCM(7156,7162) = 25625636

LCM of 7156 and 7162

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

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Least Common Multiple of 7156 and 7162

LCM of 7156 and 7162 is 25625636

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 7156 and 7162. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7156 and 7162.

Prime Factorization of 7156


2 7156
2 3578
1789 1789
1

Prime factors of 7156 are 2,1789. Prime factorization of 7156 in exponential form is:

7156 = 22×17891

Prime Factorization of 7162


2 7162
3581 3581
1

Prime factors of 7162 are 2,3581. Prime factorization of 7162 in exponential form is:

7162 = 21×35811

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7156 and 7162.

LCM(7156,7162) = 22×17891×35811
LCM(7156,7162) = 25625636

Factors of 7156

List of positive integer factors of 7156 that divides 7156 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 1789, 3578, 7156

Factors of 7162

List of positive integer factors of 7162 that divides 7162 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3581, 7162

Least Common Multiple of 7156 and 7162 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7156 and 7162, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(7156,7162) = 2
LCM(7156,7162) = ( 7156 × 7162) / 2
LCM(7156,7162) = 51251272 / 2
LCM(7156,7162) = 25625636

Properties of LCM 7156 and 7162

(i) The LCM of 7162 and 7156 is associative

LCM of 7156 and 7162 = LCM of 7162 and 7156

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 7156 and 7162

1. What is the LCM of 7156 and 7162?

Answer: LCM of 7156 and 7162 is 25625636.

2. What are the Factors of 7156?

Answer: Factors of 7156 are 1, 2, 4, 1789, 3578, 7156. There are 6 integers that are factors of 7156. The greatest factor of 7156 is 7156.

3. What are the Factors of 7162?

Answer: Factors of 7162 are 1, 2, 3581, 7162. There are 4 integers that are factors of 7162. The greatest factor of 7162 is 7162.

4. How to Find the LCM of 7156 and 7162?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 7156 and 7162 = 25625636

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7156

7156 = 2 x 2 x 1789

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7162

7162 = 2 x 3581

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

LCM = 25625636 = 2 x 2 x 1789 x 3581

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7156 and 7162 is 25625636.