Least Common Multiple of 842 and 847

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 842 and 847 the smallest integer that is 713174 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 842 and 847 is 713174.

LCM(842,847) = 713174

LCM of 842 and 847

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

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Least Common Multiple of 842 and 847

LCM of 842 and 847 is 713174

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 842 and 847. First we will calculate the prime factors of 842 and 847.

Prime Factorization of 842


2 842
421 421
1

Prime factors of 842 are 2,421. Prime factorization of 842 in exponential form is:

842 = 21×4211

Prime Factorization of 847


7 847
11 121
11 11
1

Prime factors of 847 are 7,11. Prime factorization of 847 in exponential form is:

847 = 71×112

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 842 and 847.

LCM(842,847) = 21×71×112×4211
LCM(842,847) = 713174

Factors of 842

List of positive integer factors of 842 that divides 842 without a remainder.

1, 2, 421, 842

Factors of 847

List of positive integer factors of 847 that divides 847 without a remainder.

1, 7, 11, 77, 121, 847

Least Common Multiple of 842 and 847 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 842 and 847, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(842,847) = 1
LCM(842,847) = ( 842 × 847) / 1
LCM(842,847) = 713174 / 1
LCM(842,847) = 713174

Properties of LCM 842 and 847

(i) The LCM of 847 and 842 is associative

LCM of 842 and 847 = LCM of 847 and 842

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 842 and 847

1. What is the LCM of 842 and 847?

Answer: LCM of 842 and 847 is 713174.

2. What are the Factors of 842?

Answer: Factors of 842 are 1, 2, 421, 842. There are 4 integers that are factors of 842. The greatest factor of 842 is 842.

3. What are the Factors of 847?

Answer: Factors of 847 are 1, 7, 11, 77, 121, 847. There are 6 integers that are factors of 847. The greatest factor of 847 is 847.

4. How to Find the LCM of 842 and 847?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 842 and 847 = 713174

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 842

842 = 2 x 421

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 847

847 = 7 x 11 x 11

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

LCM = 713174 = 2 x 7 x 11 x 11 x 421

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 842 and 847 is 713174.