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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 848 and 856 the smallest integer that is 90736 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 848 and 856 is 90736.
LCM(848,856) = 90736
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 848 and 856. First we will calculate the prime factors of 848 and 856.
Prime Factorization of 848
2 | 848 |
2 | 424 |
2 | 212 |
2 | 106 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 848 are 2,53. Prime factorization of 848 in exponential form is:
848 = 24×531
Prime Factorization of 856
2 | 856 |
2 | 428 |
2 | 214 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 856 are 2,107. Prime factorization of 856 in exponential form is:
856 = 23×1071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 848 and 856.
LCM(848,856) = 24×531×1071
LCM(848,856) = 90736
Factors of 848
List of positive integer factors of 848 that divides 848 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 53, 106, 212, 424, 848
Factors of 856
List of positive integer factors of 856 that divides 856 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 107, 214, 428, 856
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 848 and 856, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(848,856) = 8
LCM(848,856) = ( 848 × 856) / 8
LCM(848,856) = 725888 / 8
LCM(848,856) = 90736
(i) The LCM of 856 and 848 is associative
LCM of 848 and 856 = LCM of 856 and 848
1. What is the LCM of 848 and 856?
Answer: LCM of 848 and 856 is 90736.
2. What are the Factors of 848?
Answer: Factors of 848 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 53, 106, 212, 424, 848. There are 10 integers that are factors of 848. The greatest factor of 848 is 848.
3. What are the Factors of 856?
Answer: Factors of 856 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 107, 214, 428, 856. There are 8 integers that are factors of 856. The greatest factor of 856 is 856.
4. How to Find the LCM of 848 and 856?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 848 and 856 = 90736
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 848
848 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 856
856 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 107
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 90736 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 53 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 848 and 856 is 90736.