Least Common Multiple of 862 and 866

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 862 and 866 the smallest integer that is 373246 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 862 and 866 is 373246.

LCM(862,866) = 373246

LCM of 862 and 866

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 862 and 866

LCM of 862 and 866 is 373246

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 862 and 866. First we will calculate the prime factors of 862 and 866.

Prime Factorization of 862


2 862
431 431
1

Prime factors of 862 are 2,431. Prime factorization of 862 in exponential form is:

862 = 21×4311

Prime Factorization of 866


2 866
433 433
1

Prime factors of 866 are 2,433. Prime factorization of 866 in exponential form is:

866 = 21×4331

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 862 and 866.

LCM(862,866) = 21×4311×4331
LCM(862,866) = 373246

Factors of 862

List of positive integer factors of 862 that divides 862 without a remainder.

1, 2, 431, 862

Factors of 866

List of positive integer factors of 866 that divides 866 without a remainder.

1, 2, 433, 866

Least Common Multiple of 862 and 866 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 862 and 866, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(862,866) = 2
LCM(862,866) = ( 862 × 866) / 2
LCM(862,866) = 746492 / 2
LCM(862,866) = 373246

Properties of LCM 862 and 866

(i) The LCM of 866 and 862 is associative

LCM of 862 and 866 = LCM of 866 and 862

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 862 and 866

1. What is the LCM of 862 and 866?

Answer: LCM of 862 and 866 is 373246.

2. What are the Factors of 862?

Answer: Factors of 862 are 1, 2, 431, 862. There are 4 integers that are factors of 862. The greatest factor of 862 is 862.

3. What are the Factors of 866?

Answer: Factors of 866 are 1, 2, 433, 866. There are 4 integers that are factors of 866. The greatest factor of 866 is 866.

4. How to Find the LCM of 862 and 866?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 862 and 866 = 373246

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 862

862 = 2 x 431

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 866

866 = 2 x 433

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 373246 = 2 x 431 x 433

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 862 and 866 is 373246.