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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 846 and 854 the smallest integer that is 361242 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 846 and 854 is 361242.
LCM(846,854) = 361242
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 846 and 854. First we will calculate the prime factors of 846 and 854.
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 854
2 | 854 |
7 | 427 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 854 are 2, 7,61. Prime factorization of 854 in exponential form is:
854 = 21×71×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 846 and 854.
LCM(846,854) = 21×32×71×471×611
LCM(846,854) = 361242
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 854
List of positive integer factors of 854 that divides 854 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 61, 122, 427, 854
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 846 and 854, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(846,854) = 2
LCM(846,854) = ( 846 × 854) / 2
LCM(846,854) = 722484 / 2
LCM(846,854) = 361242
(i) The LCM of 854 and 846 is associative
LCM of 846 and 854 = LCM of 854 and 846
1. What is the LCM of 846 and 854?
Answer: LCM of 846 and 854 is 361242.
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 854?
Answer: Factors of 854 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 61, 122, 427, 854. There are 8 integers that are factors of 854. The greatest factor of 854 is 854.
4. How to Find the LCM of 846 and 854?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 846 and 854 = 361242
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 846
846 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 854
854 = 2 x 7 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 361242 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 47 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 846 and 854 is 361242.