Least Common Multiple of 846 and 851

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 846 and 851 the smallest integer that is 719946 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 846 and 851 is 719946.

LCM(846,851) = 719946

LCM of 846 and 851

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

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Least Common Multiple of 846 and 851

LCM of 846 and 851 is 719946

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 846 and 851. First we will calculate the prime factors of 846 and 851.

Prime Factorization of 846


2 846
3 423
3 141
47 47
1

Prime factors of 846 are 2, 3,47. Prime factorization of 846 in exponential form is:

846 = 21×32×471

Prime Factorization of 851


23 851
37 37
1

Prime factors of 851 are 23,37. Prime factorization of 851 in exponential form is:

851 = 231×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 846 and 851.

LCM(846,851) = 21×32×231×371×471
LCM(846,851) = 719946

Factors of 846

List of positive integer factors of 846 that divides 846 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 47, 94, 141, 282, 423, 846

Factors of 851

List of positive integer factors of 851 that divides 851 without a remainder.

1, 23, 37, 851

Least Common Multiple of 846 and 851 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 846 and 851, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(846,851) = 1
LCM(846,851) = ( 846 × 851) / 1
LCM(846,851) = 719946 / 1
LCM(846,851) = 719946

Properties of LCM 846 and 851

(i) The LCM of 851 and 846 is associative

LCM of 846 and 851 = LCM of 851 and 846

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 846 and 851

1. What is the LCM of 846 and 851?

Answer: LCM of 846 and 851 is 719946.

2. What are the Factors of 846?

Answer: Factors of 846 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 47, 94, 141, 282, 423, 846. There are 12 integers that are factors of 846. The greatest factor of 846 is 846.

3. What are the Factors of 851?

Answer: Factors of 851 are 1, 23, 37, 851. There are 4 integers that are factors of 851. The greatest factor of 851 is 851.

4. How to Find the LCM of 846 and 851?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 846 and 851 = 719946

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 846

846 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 47

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 851

851 = 23 x 37

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

LCM = 719946 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 23 x 37 x 47

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 846 and 851 is 719946.