Least Common Multiple of 855 and 859

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

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

LCM of 855 and 859

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

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Least Common Multiple of 855 and 859

LCM of 855 and 859 is 734445

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

Least Common Multiple of 855 and 859 with GCF Formula

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

Properties of LCM 855 and 859

(i) The LCM of 859 and 855 is associative

LCM of 855 and 859 = LCM of 859 and 855

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 855 and 859

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.