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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 9278 and 9284 the smallest integer that is 43068476 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9278 and 9284 is 43068476.
LCM(9278,9284) = 43068476
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 9278 and 9284. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9278 and 9284.
Prime Factorization of 9278
2 | 9278 |
4639 | 4639 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9278 are 2,4639. Prime factorization of 9278 in exponential form is:
9278 = 21×46391
Prime Factorization of 9284
2 | 9284 |
2 | 4642 |
11 | 2321 |
211 | 211 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9284 are 2, 11,211. Prime factorization of 9284 in exponential form is:
9284 = 22×111×2111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 9278 and 9284.
LCM(9278,9284) = 22×111×2111×46391
LCM(9278,9284) = 43068476
Factors of 9278
List of positive integer factors of 9278 that divides 9278 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4639, 9278
Factors of 9284
List of positive integer factors of 9284 that divides 9284 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 211, 422, 844, 2321, 4642, 9284
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 9278 and 9284, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(9278,9284) = 2
LCM(9278,9284) = ( 9278 × 9284) / 2
LCM(9278,9284) = 86136952 / 2
LCM(9278,9284) = 43068476
(i) The LCM of 9284 and 9278 is associative
LCM of 9278 and 9284 = LCM of 9284 and 9278
1. What is the LCM of 9278 and 9284?
Answer: LCM of 9278 and 9284 is 43068476.
2. What are the Factors of 9278?
Answer: Factors of 9278 are 1, 2, 4639, 9278. There are 4 integers that are factors of 9278. The greatest factor of 9278 is 9278.
3. What are the Factors of 9284?
Answer: Factors of 9284 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 211, 422, 844, 2321, 4642, 9284. There are 12 integers that are factors of 9284. The greatest factor of 9284 is 9284.
4. How to Find the LCM of 9278 and 9284?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 9278 and 9284 = 43068476
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9278
9278 = 2 x 4639
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9284
9284 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 211
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 43068476 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 211 x 4639
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9278 and 9284 is 43068476.