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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 859 and 867 the smallest integer that is 744753 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 859 and 867 is 744753.
LCM(859,867) = 744753
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 867. First we will calculate the prime factors of 859 and 867.
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 867
3 | 867 |
17 | 289 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 867 are 3,17. Prime factorization of 867 in exponential form is:
867 = 31×172
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 859 and 867.
LCM(859,867) = 31×172×8591
LCM(859,867) = 744753
Factors of 859
List of positive integer factors of 859 that divides 859 without a remainder.
1, 859
Factors of 867
List of positive integer factors of 867 that divides 867 without a remainder.
1, 3, 17, 51, 289, 867
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 859 and 867, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(859,867) = 1
LCM(859,867) = ( 859 × 867) / 1
LCM(859,867) = 744753 / 1
LCM(859,867) = 744753
(i) The LCM of 867 and 859 is associative
LCM of 859 and 867 = LCM of 867 and 859
1. What is the LCM of 859 and 867?
Answer: LCM of 859 and 867 is 744753.
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 867?
Answer: Factors of 867 are 1, 3, 17, 51, 289, 867. There are 6 integers that are factors of 867. The greatest factor of 867 is 867.
4. How to Find the LCM of 859 and 867?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 859 and 867 = 744753
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 859
859 = 859
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 867
867 = 3 x 17 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 744753 = 3 x 17 x 17 x 859
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 859 and 867 is 744753.