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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 210 and 225 the smallest integer that is 3150 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 210 and 225 is 3150.
LCM(210,225) = 3150
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 210 and 225. First we will calculate the prime factors of 210 and 225.
Prime Factorization of 210
2 | 210 |
3 | 105 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 210 are 2, 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 210 in exponential form is:
210 = 21×31×51×71
Prime Factorization of 225
3 | 225 |
3 | 75 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 225 are 3,5. Prime factorization of 225 in exponential form is:
225 = 32×52
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 210 and 225.
LCM(210,225) = 21×32×52×71
LCM(210,225) = 3150
Factors of 210
List of positive integer factors of 210 that divides 210 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 21, 30, 35, 42, 70, 105, 210
Factors of 225
List of positive integer factors of 225 that divides 225 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, 45, 75, 225
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 210 and 225, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(210,225) = 15
LCM(210,225) = ( 210 × 225) / 15
LCM(210,225) = 47250 / 15
LCM(210,225) = 3150
(i) The LCM of 225 and 210 is associative
LCM of 210 and 225 = LCM of 225 and 210
1. What is the LCM of 210 and 225?
Answer: LCM of 210 and 225 is 3150.
2. What are the Factors of 210?
Answer: Factors of 210 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 21, 30, 35, 42, 70, 105, 210. There are 16 integers that are factors of 210. The greatest factor of 210 is 210.
3. What are the Factors of 225?
Answer: Factors of 225 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, 45, 75, 225. There are 9 integers that are factors of 225. The greatest factor of 225 is 225.
4. How to Find the LCM of 210 and 225?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 210 and 225 = 3150
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 210
210 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 225
225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3150 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 7
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 210 and 225 is 3150.