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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 853 and 854 the smallest integer that is 728462 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 853 and 854 is 728462.
LCM(853,854) = 728462
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 853 and 854. First we will calculate the prime factors of 853 and 854.
Prime Factorization of 853
853 | 853 |
1 |
Prime factors of 853 are 853. Prime factorization of 853 in exponential form is:
853 = 8531
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 853 and 854.
LCM(853,854) = 21×71×611×8531
LCM(853,854) = 728462
Factors of 853
List of positive integer factors of 853 that divides 853 without a remainder.
1, 853
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 853 and 854, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(853,854) = 1
LCM(853,854) = ( 853 × 854) / 1
LCM(853,854) = 728462 / 1
LCM(853,854) = 728462
(i) The LCM of 854 and 853 is associative
LCM of 853 and 854 = LCM of 854 and 853
1. What is the LCM of 853 and 854?
Answer: LCM of 853 and 854 is 728462.
2. What are the Factors of 853?
Answer: Factors of 853 are 1, 853. There are 2 integers that are factors of 853. The greatest factor of 853 is 853.
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 853 and 854?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 853 and 854 = 728462
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 853
853 = 853
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 = 728462 = 2 x 7 x 61 x 853
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 853 and 854 is 728462.