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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8271 and 8278 the smallest integer that is 68467338 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8271 and 8278 is 68467338.
LCM(8271,8278) = 68467338
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 8271 and 8278. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8271 and 8278.
Prime Factorization of 8271
3 | 8271 |
3 | 2757 |
919 | 919 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8271 are 3,919. Prime factorization of 8271 in exponential form is:
8271 = 32×9191
Prime Factorization of 8278
2 | 8278 |
4139 | 4139 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8278 are 2,4139. Prime factorization of 8278 in exponential form is:
8278 = 21×41391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8271 and 8278.
LCM(8271,8278) = 21×32×9191×41391
LCM(8271,8278) = 68467338
Factors of 8271
List of positive integer factors of 8271 that divides 8271 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 919, 2757, 8271
Factors of 8278
List of positive integer factors of 8278 that divides 8278 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4139, 8278
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8271 and 8278, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8271,8278) = 1
LCM(8271,8278) = ( 8271 × 8278) / 1
LCM(8271,8278) = 68467338 / 1
LCM(8271,8278) = 68467338
(i) The LCM of 8278 and 8271 is associative
LCM of 8271 and 8278 = LCM of 8278 and 8271
1. What is the LCM of 8271 and 8278?
Answer: LCM of 8271 and 8278 is 68467338.
2. What are the Factors of 8271?
Answer: Factors of 8271 are 1, 3, 9, 919, 2757, 8271. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8271. The greatest factor of 8271 is 8271.
3. What are the Factors of 8278?
Answer: Factors of 8278 are 1, 2, 4139, 8278. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8278. The greatest factor of 8278 is 8278.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8271 and 8278?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8271 and 8278 = 68467338
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8271
8271 = 3 x 3 x 919
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8278
8278 = 2 x 4139
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 68467338 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 919 x 4139
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8271 and 8278 is 68467338.