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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 853 and 855 the smallest integer that is 729315 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 853 and 855 is 729315.
LCM(853,855) = 729315
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 855. First we will calculate the prime factors of 853 and 855.
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 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 853 and 855.
LCM(853,855) = 32×51×191×8531
LCM(853,855) = 729315
Factors of 853
List of positive integer factors of 853 that divides 853 without a remainder.
1, 853
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 853 and 855, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(853,855) = 1
LCM(853,855) = ( 853 × 855) / 1
LCM(853,855) = 729315 / 1
LCM(853,855) = 729315
(i) The LCM of 855 and 853 is associative
LCM of 853 and 855 = LCM of 855 and 853
1. What is the LCM of 853 and 855?
Answer: LCM of 853 and 855 is 729315.
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 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 853 and 855?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 853 and 855 = 729315
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 853
853 = 853
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 = 729315 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 853
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 853 and 855 is 729315.