Least Common Multiple of 856 and 862

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 856 and 862 the smallest integer that is 368936 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 856 and 862 is 368936.

LCM(856,862) = 368936

LCM of 856 and 862

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

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Least Common Multiple of 856 and 862

LCM of 856 and 862 is 368936

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 856 and 862. First we will calculate the prime factors of 856 and 862.

Prime Factorization of 856


2 856
2 428
2 214
107 107
1

Prime factors of 856 are 2,107. Prime factorization of 856 in exponential form is:

856 = 23×1071

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 856 and 862.

LCM(856,862) = 23×1071×4311
LCM(856,862) = 368936

Factors of 856

List of positive integer factors of 856 that divides 856 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 107, 214, 428, 856

Factors of 862

List of positive integer factors of 862 that divides 862 without a remainder.

1, 2, 431, 862

Least Common Multiple of 856 and 862 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 856 and 862, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(856,862) = 2
LCM(856,862) = ( 856 × 862) / 2
LCM(856,862) = 737872 / 2
LCM(856,862) = 368936

Properties of LCM 856 and 862

(i) The LCM of 862 and 856 is associative

LCM of 856 and 862 = LCM of 862 and 856

Related Least Common Multiples of 856

Related Least Common Multiples of 862

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 856 and 862

1. What is the LCM of 856 and 862?

Answer: LCM of 856 and 862 is 368936.

2. What are the Factors of 856?

Answer: Factors of 856 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 107, 214, 428, 856. There are 8 integers that are factors of 856. The greatest factor of 856 is 856.

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 856 and 862?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 856 and 862 = 368936

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 856

856 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 107

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 = 368936 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 107 x 431

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 856 and 862 is 368936.