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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 855 and 859 the smallest integer that is 734445 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 855 and 859 is 734445.
LCM(855,859) = 734445
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 855 and 859. First we will calculate the prime factors of 855 and 859.
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
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 855 and 859.
LCM(855,859) = 32×51×191×8591
LCM(855,859) = 734445
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
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 855 and 859, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(855,859) = 1
LCM(855,859) = ( 855 × 859) / 1
LCM(855,859) = 734445 / 1
LCM(855,859) = 734445
(i) The LCM of 859 and 855 is associative
LCM of 855 and 859 = LCM of 859 and 855
1. What is the LCM of 855 and 859?
Answer: LCM of 855 and 859 is 734445.
2. 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.
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 855 and 859?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 855 and 859 = 734445
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 855
855 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 19
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 = 734445 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 859
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 855 and 859 is 734445.