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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1202 and 1203 the smallest integer that is 1446006 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1202 and 1203 is 1446006.
LCM(1202,1203) = 1446006
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 1202 and 1203. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1202 and 1203.
Prime Factorization of 1202
2 | 1202 |
601 | 601 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1202 are 2,601. Prime factorization of 1202 in exponential form is:
1202 = 21×6011
Prime Factorization of 1203
3 | 1203 |
401 | 401 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1203 are 3,401. Prime factorization of 1203 in exponential form is:
1203 = 31×4011
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1202 and 1203.
LCM(1202,1203) = 21×31×4011×6011
LCM(1202,1203) = 1446006
Factors of 1202
List of positive integer factors of 1202 that divides 1202 without a remainder.
1, 2, 601, 1202
Factors of 1203
List of positive integer factors of 1203 that divides 1203 without a remainder.
1, 3, 401, 1203
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1202 and 1203, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1202,1203) = 1
LCM(1202,1203) = ( 1202 × 1203) / 1
LCM(1202,1203) = 1446006 / 1
LCM(1202,1203) = 1446006
(i) The LCM of 1203 and 1202 is associative
LCM of 1202 and 1203 = LCM of 1203 and 1202
1. What is the LCM of 1202 and 1203?
Answer: LCM of 1202 and 1203 is 1446006.
2. What are the Factors of 1202?
Answer: Factors of 1202 are 1, 2, 601, 1202. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1202. The greatest factor of 1202 is 1202.
3. What are the Factors of 1203?
Answer: Factors of 1203 are 1, 3, 401, 1203. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1203. The greatest factor of 1203 is 1203.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1202 and 1203?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1202 and 1203 = 1446006
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1202
1202 = 2 x 601
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1203
1203 = 3 x 401
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1446006 = 2 x 3 x 401 x 601
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1202 and 1203 is 1446006.