Least Common Multiple of 8515 and 8521

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8515 and 8521 the smallest integer that is 72556315 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8515 and 8521 is 72556315.

LCM(8515,8521) = 72556315

LCM of 8515 and 8521

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

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Least Common Multiple of 8515 and 8521

LCM of 8515 and 8521 is 72556315

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 8515 and 8521. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8515 and 8521.

Prime Factorization of 8515


5 8515
13 1703
131 131
1

Prime factors of 8515 are 5, 13,131. Prime factorization of 8515 in exponential form is:

8515 = 51×131×1311

Prime Factorization of 8521


8521 8521
1

Prime factors of 8521 are 8521. Prime factorization of 8521 in exponential form is:

8521 = 85211

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8515 and 8521.

LCM(8515,8521) = 51×131×1311×85211
LCM(8515,8521) = 72556315

Factors of 8515

List of positive integer factors of 8515 that divides 8515 without a remainder.

1, 5, 13, 65, 131, 655, 1703, 8515

Factors of 8521

List of positive integer factors of 8521 that divides 8521 without a remainder.

1, 8521

Least Common Multiple of 8515 and 8521 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8515 and 8521, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(8515,8521) = 1
LCM(8515,8521) = ( 8515 × 8521) / 1
LCM(8515,8521) = 72556315 / 1
LCM(8515,8521) = 72556315

Properties of LCM 8515 and 8521

(i) The LCM of 8521 and 8515 is associative

LCM of 8515 and 8521 = LCM of 8521 and 8515

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 8515 and 8521

1. What is the LCM of 8515 and 8521?

Answer: LCM of 8515 and 8521 is 72556315.

2. What are the Factors of 8515?

Answer: Factors of 8515 are 1, 5, 13, 65, 131, 655, 1703, 8515. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8515. The greatest factor of 8515 is 8515.

3. What are the Factors of 8521?

Answer: Factors of 8521 are 1, 8521. There are 2 integers that are factors of 8521. The greatest factor of 8521 is 8521.

4. How to Find the LCM of 8515 and 8521?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 8515 and 8521 = 72556315

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8515

8515 = 5 x 13 x 131

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8521

8521 = 8521

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

LCM = 72556315 = 5 x 13 x 131 x 8521

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8515 and 8521 is 72556315.