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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 79 and 81 the smallest integer that is 6399 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 81 is 6399.
LCM(79,81) = 6399
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 79 and 81. First we will calculate the prime factors of 79 and 81.
Prime Factorization of 79
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 79 are 79. Prime factorization of 79 in exponential form is:
79 = 791
Prime Factorization of 81
3 | 81 |
3 | 27 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 81 are 3. Prime factorization of 81 in exponential form is:
81 = 34
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 79 and 81.
LCM(79,81) = 34×791
LCM(79,81) = 6399
Factors of 79
List of positive integer factors of 79 that divides 79 without a remainder.
1, 79
Factors of 81
List of positive integer factors of 81 that divides 81 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 81
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 79 and 81, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(79,81) = 1
LCM(79,81) = ( 79 × 81) / 1
LCM(79,81) = 6399 / 1
LCM(79,81) = 6399
(i) The LCM of 81 and 79 is associative
LCM of 79 and 81 = LCM of 81 and 79
1. What is the LCM of 79 and 81?
Answer: LCM of 79 and 81 is 6399.
2. What are the Factors of 79?
Answer: Factors of 79 are 1, 79. There are 2 integers that are factors of 79. The greatest factor of 79 is 79.
3. What are the Factors of 81?
Answer: Factors of 81 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 81. There are 5 integers that are factors of 81. The greatest factor of 81 is 81.
4. How to Find the LCM of 79 and 81?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 79 and 81 = 6399
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 79
79 = 79
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 81
81 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6399 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 79
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 79 and 81 is 6399.