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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 840 and 843 the smallest integer that is 236040 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 840 and 843 is 236040.
LCM(840,843) = 236040
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 840 and 843. First we will calculate the prime factors of 840 and 843.
Prime Factorization of 840
2 | 840 |
2 | 420 |
2 | 210 |
3 | 105 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 840 are 2, 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 840 in exponential form is:
840 = 23×31×51×71
Prime Factorization of 843
3 | 843 |
281 | 281 |
1 |
Prime factors of 843 are 3,281. Prime factorization of 843 in exponential form is:
843 = 31×2811
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 840 and 843.
LCM(840,843) = 23×31×51×71×2811
LCM(840,843) = 236040
Factors of 840
List of positive integer factors of 840 that divides 840 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 42, 56, 60, 70, 84, 105, 120, 140, 168, 210, 280, 420, 840
Factors of 843
List of positive integer factors of 843 that divides 843 without a remainder.
1, 3, 281, 843
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 840 and 843, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(840,843) = 3
LCM(840,843) = ( 840 × 843) / 3
LCM(840,843) = 708120 / 3
LCM(840,843) = 236040
(i) The LCM of 843 and 840 is associative
LCM of 840 and 843 = LCM of 843 and 840
1. What is the LCM of 840 and 843?
Answer: LCM of 840 and 843 is 236040.
2. What are the Factors of 840?
Answer: Factors of 840 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 42, 56, 60, 70, 84, 105, 120, 140, 168, 210, 280, 420, 840. There are 32 integers that are factors of 840. The greatest factor of 840 is 840.
3. What are the Factors of 843?
Answer: Factors of 843 are 1, 3, 281, 843. There are 4 integers that are factors of 843. The greatest factor of 843 is 843.
4. How to Find the LCM of 840 and 843?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 840 and 843 = 236040
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 840
840 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 843
843 = 3 x 281
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 236040 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 281
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 840 and 843 is 236040.