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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 861 and 863 the smallest integer that is 743043 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 861 and 863 is 743043.
LCM(861,863) = 743043
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 861 and 863. First we will calculate the prime factors of 861 and 863.
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
Prime Factorization of 863
863 | 863 |
1 |
Prime factors of 863 are 863. Prime factorization of 863 in exponential form is:
863 = 8631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 861 and 863.
LCM(861,863) = 31×71×411×8631
LCM(861,863) = 743043
Factors of 861
List of positive integer factors of 861 that divides 861 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 41, 123, 287, 861
Factors of 863
List of positive integer factors of 863 that divides 863 without a remainder.
1, 863
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 861 and 863, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(861,863) = 1
LCM(861,863) = ( 861 × 863) / 1
LCM(861,863) = 743043 / 1
LCM(861,863) = 743043
(i) The LCM of 863 and 861 is associative
LCM of 861 and 863 = LCM of 863 and 861
1. What is the LCM of 861 and 863?
Answer: LCM of 861 and 863 is 743043.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 863?
Answer: Factors of 863 are 1, 863. There are 2 integers that are factors of 863. The greatest factor of 863 is 863.
4. How to Find the LCM of 861 and 863?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 861 and 863 = 743043
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 861
861 = 3 x 7 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 863
863 = 863
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 743043 = 3 x 7 x 41 x 863
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 861 and 863 is 743043.