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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1203 and 1204 the smallest integer that is 1448412 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1203 and 1204 is 1448412.
LCM(1203,1204) = 1448412
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 1203 and 1204. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1203 and 1204.
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
Prime Factorization of 1204
2 | 1204 |
2 | 602 |
7 | 301 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1204 are 2, 7,43. Prime factorization of 1204 in exponential form is:
1204 = 22×71×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1203 and 1204.
LCM(1203,1204) = 22×31×71×431×4011
LCM(1203,1204) = 1448412
Factors of 1203
List of positive integer factors of 1203 that divides 1203 without a remainder.
1, 3, 401, 1203
Factors of 1204
List of positive integer factors of 1204 that divides 1204 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 43, 86, 172, 301, 602, 1204
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1203 and 1204, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1203,1204) = 1
LCM(1203,1204) = ( 1203 × 1204) / 1
LCM(1203,1204) = 1448412 / 1
LCM(1203,1204) = 1448412
(i) The LCM of 1204 and 1203 is associative
LCM of 1203 and 1204 = LCM of 1204 and 1203
1. What is the LCM of 1203 and 1204?
Answer: LCM of 1203 and 1204 is 1448412.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 1204?
Answer: Factors of 1204 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 43, 86, 172, 301, 602, 1204. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1204. The greatest factor of 1204 is 1204.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1203 and 1204?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1203 and 1204 = 1448412
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1203
1203 = 3 x 401
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1204
1204 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1448412 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 43 x 401
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1203 and 1204 is 1448412.