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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 853 and 859 the smallest integer that is 732727 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 853 and 859 is 732727.
LCM(853,859) = 732727
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 859. First we will calculate the prime factors of 853 and 859.
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 859
859 | 859 |
1 |
Prime factors of 859 are 859. Prime factorization of 859 in exponential form is:
859 = 8591
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 853 and 859.
LCM(853,859) = 8531×8591
LCM(853,859) = 732727
Factors of 853
List of positive integer factors of 853 that divides 853 without a remainder.
1, 853
Factors of 859
List of positive integer factors of 859 that divides 859 without a remainder.
1, 859
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 853 and 859, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(853,859) = 1
LCM(853,859) = ( 853 × 859) / 1
LCM(853,859) = 732727 / 1
LCM(853,859) = 732727
(i) The LCM of 859 and 853 is associative
LCM of 853 and 859 = LCM of 859 and 853
1. What is the LCM of 853 and 859?
Answer: LCM of 853 and 859 is 732727.
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 859?
Answer: Factors of 859 are 1, 859. There are 2 integers that are factors of 859. The greatest factor of 859 is 859.
4. How to Find the LCM of 853 and 859?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 853 and 859 = 732727
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 853
853 = 853
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 859
859 = 859
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 732727 = 853 x 859
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 853 and 859 is 732727.