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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8612 and 8617 the smallest integer that is 74209604 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8612 and 8617 is 74209604.
LCM(8612,8617) = 74209604
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 8612 and 8617. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8612 and 8617.
Prime Factorization of 8612
2 | 8612 |
2 | 4306 |
2153 | 2153 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8612 are 2,2153. Prime factorization of 8612 in exponential form is:
8612 = 22×21531
Prime Factorization of 8617
7 | 8617 |
1231 | 1231 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8617 are 7,1231. Prime factorization of 8617 in exponential form is:
8617 = 71×12311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8612 and 8617.
LCM(8612,8617) = 22×71×12311×21531
LCM(8612,8617) = 74209604
Factors of 8612
List of positive integer factors of 8612 that divides 8612 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 2153, 4306, 8612
Factors of 8617
List of positive integer factors of 8617 that divides 8617 without a remainder.
1, 7, 1231, 8617
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8612 and 8617, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8612,8617) = 1
LCM(8612,8617) = ( 8612 × 8617) / 1
LCM(8612,8617) = 74209604 / 1
LCM(8612,8617) = 74209604
(i) The LCM of 8617 and 8612 is associative
LCM of 8612 and 8617 = LCM of 8617 and 8612
1. What is the LCM of 8612 and 8617?
Answer: LCM of 8612 and 8617 is 74209604.
2. What are the Factors of 8612?
Answer: Factors of 8612 are 1, 2, 4, 2153, 4306, 8612. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8612. The greatest factor of 8612 is 8612.
3. What are the Factors of 8617?
Answer: Factors of 8617 are 1, 7, 1231, 8617. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8617. The greatest factor of 8617 is 8617.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8612 and 8617?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8612 and 8617 = 74209604
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8612
8612 = 2 x 2 x 2153
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8617
8617 = 7 x 1231
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 74209604 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 1231 x 2153
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8612 and 8617 is 74209604.