Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 866 and 874 the smallest integer that is 378442 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 866 and 874 is 378442.
LCM(866,874) = 378442
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 866 and 874. First we will calculate the prime factors of 866 and 874.
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
Prime Factorization of 874
2 | 874 |
19 | 437 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 874 are 2, 19,23. Prime factorization of 874 in exponential form is:
874 = 21×191×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 866 and 874.
LCM(866,874) = 21×191×231×4331
LCM(866,874) = 378442
Factors of 866
List of positive integer factors of 866 that divides 866 without a remainder.
1, 2, 433, 866
Factors of 874
List of positive integer factors of 874 that divides 874 without a remainder.
1, 2, 19, 23, 38, 46, 437, 874
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 866 and 874, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(866,874) = 2
LCM(866,874) = ( 866 × 874) / 2
LCM(866,874) = 756884 / 2
LCM(866,874) = 378442
(i) The LCM of 874 and 866 is associative
LCM of 866 and 874 = LCM of 874 and 866
1. What is the LCM of 866 and 874?
Answer: LCM of 866 and 874 is 378442.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 874?
Answer: Factors of 874 are 1, 2, 19, 23, 38, 46, 437, 874. There are 8 integers that are factors of 874. The greatest factor of 874 is 874.
4. How to Find the LCM of 866 and 874?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 866 and 874 = 378442
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 866
866 = 2 x 433
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 874
874 = 2 x 19 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 378442 = 2 x 19 x 23 x 433
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 866 and 874 is 378442.