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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 855 and 862 the smallest integer that is 737010 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 855 and 862 is 737010.
LCM(855,862) = 737010
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 862. First we will calculate the prime factors of 855 and 862.
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 862
2 | 862 |
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 862 are 2,431. Prime factorization of 862 in exponential form is:
862 = 21×4311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 855 and 862.
LCM(855,862) = 21×32×51×191×4311
LCM(855,862) = 737010
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 862
List of positive integer factors of 862 that divides 862 without a remainder.
1, 2, 431, 862
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 855 and 862, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(855,862) = 1
LCM(855,862) = ( 855 × 862) / 1
LCM(855,862) = 737010 / 1
LCM(855,862) = 737010
(i) The LCM of 862 and 855 is associative
LCM of 855 and 862 = LCM of 862 and 855
1. What is the LCM of 855 and 862?
Answer: LCM of 855 and 862 is 737010.
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 862?
Answer: Factors of 862 are 1, 2, 431, 862. There are 4 integers that are factors of 862. The greatest factor of 862 is 862.
4. How to Find the LCM of 855 and 862?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 855 and 862 = 737010
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 855
855 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 862
862 = 2 x 431
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 737010 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 431
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 855 and 862 is 737010.