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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 859 and 861 the smallest integer that is 739599 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 859 and 861 is 739599.
LCM(859,861) = 739599
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 859 and 861. First we will calculate the prime factors of 859 and 861.
Prime Factorization of 859
859 | 859 |
1 |
Prime factors of 859 are 859. Prime factorization of 859 in exponential form is:
859 = 8591
Prime Factorization of 861
3 | 861 |
7 | 287 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 861 are 3, 7,41. Prime factorization of 861 in exponential form is:
861 = 31×71×411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 859 and 861.
LCM(859,861) = 31×71×411×8591
LCM(859,861) = 739599
Factors of 859
List of positive integer factors of 859 that divides 859 without a remainder.
1, 859
Factors of 861
List of positive integer factors of 861 that divides 861 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 41, 123, 287, 861
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 859 and 861, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(859,861) = 1
LCM(859,861) = ( 859 × 861) / 1
LCM(859,861) = 739599 / 1
LCM(859,861) = 739599
(i) The LCM of 861 and 859 is associative
LCM of 859 and 861 = LCM of 861 and 859
1. What is the LCM of 859 and 861?
Answer: LCM of 859 and 861 is 739599.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 861?
Answer: Factors of 861 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 41, 123, 287, 861. There are 8 integers that are factors of 861. The greatest factor of 861 is 861.
4. How to Find the LCM of 859 and 861?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 859 and 861 = 739599
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 859
859 = 859
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 861
861 = 3 x 7 x 41
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 739599 = 3 x 7 x 41 x 859
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 859 and 861 is 739599.