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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1202 and 1205 the smallest integer that is 1448410 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1202 and 1205 is 1448410.
LCM(1202,1205) = 1448410
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 1205. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1202 and 1205.
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 1205
5 | 1205 |
241 | 241 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1205 are 5,241. Prime factorization of 1205 in exponential form is:
1205 = 51×2411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1202 and 1205.
LCM(1202,1205) = 21×51×2411×6011
LCM(1202,1205) = 1448410
Factors of 1202
List of positive integer factors of 1202 that divides 1202 without a remainder.
1, 2, 601, 1202
Factors of 1205
List of positive integer factors of 1205 that divides 1205 without a remainder.
1, 5, 241, 1205
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1202 and 1205, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1202,1205) = 1
LCM(1202,1205) = ( 1202 × 1205) / 1
LCM(1202,1205) = 1448410 / 1
LCM(1202,1205) = 1448410
(i) The LCM of 1205 and 1202 is associative
LCM of 1202 and 1205 = LCM of 1205 and 1202
1. What is the LCM of 1202 and 1205?
Answer: LCM of 1202 and 1205 is 1448410.
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 1205?
Answer: Factors of 1205 are 1, 5, 241, 1205. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1205. The greatest factor of 1205 is 1205.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1202 and 1205?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1202 and 1205 = 1448410
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1202
1202 = 2 x 601
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1205
1205 = 5 x 241
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1448410 = 2 x 5 x 241 x 601
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1202 and 1205 is 1448410.