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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 851 and 855 the smallest integer that is 727605 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 851 and 855 is 727605.
LCM(851,855) = 727605
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 851 and 855. First we will calculate the prime factors of 851 and 855.
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
Prime Factorization of 855
3 | 855 |
3 | 285 |
5 | 95 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 855 are 3, 5,19. Prime factorization of 855 in exponential form is:
855 = 32×51×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 851 and 855.
LCM(851,855) = 32×51×191×231×371
LCM(851,855) = 727605
Factors of 851
List of positive integer factors of 851 that divides 851 without a remainder.
1, 23, 37, 851
Factors of 855
List of positive integer factors of 855 that divides 855 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19, 45, 57, 95, 171, 285, 855
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 851 and 855, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(851,855) = 1
LCM(851,855) = ( 851 × 855) / 1
LCM(851,855) = 727605 / 1
LCM(851,855) = 727605
(i) The LCM of 855 and 851 is associative
LCM of 851 and 855 = LCM of 855 and 851
1. What is the LCM of 851 and 855?
Answer: LCM of 851 and 855 is 727605.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 855?
Answer: Factors of 855 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19, 45, 57, 95, 171, 285, 855. There are 12 integers that are factors of 855. The greatest factor of 855 is 855.
4. How to Find the LCM of 851 and 855?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 851 and 855 = 727605
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 851
851 = 23 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 855
855 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 727605 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 23 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 851 and 855 is 727605.