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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 861 and 868 the smallest integer that is 106764 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 861 and 868 is 106764.
LCM(861,868) = 106764
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 868. First we will calculate the prime factors of 861 and 868.
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 868
2 | 868 |
2 | 434 |
7 | 217 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 868 are 2, 7,31. Prime factorization of 868 in exponential form is:
868 = 22×71×311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 861 and 868.
LCM(861,868) = 22×31×71×311×411
LCM(861,868) = 106764
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 868
List of positive integer factors of 868 that divides 868 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 31, 62, 124, 217, 434, 868
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 861 and 868, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(861,868) = 7
LCM(861,868) = ( 861 × 868) / 7
LCM(861,868) = 747348 / 7
LCM(861,868) = 106764
(i) The LCM of 868 and 861 is associative
LCM of 861 and 868 = LCM of 868 and 861
1. What is the LCM of 861 and 868?
Answer: LCM of 861 and 868 is 106764.
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 868?
Answer: Factors of 868 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 31, 62, 124, 217, 434, 868. There are 12 integers that are factors of 868. The greatest factor of 868 is 868.
4. How to Find the LCM of 861 and 868?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 861 and 868 = 106764
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 861
861 = 3 x 7 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 868
868 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 31
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 106764 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 31 x 41
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 861 and 868 is 106764.