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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1204 and 1208 the smallest integer that is 363608 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1204 and 1208 is 363608.
LCM(1204,1208) = 363608
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 1204 and 1208. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1204 and 1208.
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
Prime Factorization of 1208
2 | 1208 |
2 | 604 |
2 | 302 |
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1208 are 2,151. Prime factorization of 1208 in exponential form is:
1208 = 23×1511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1204 and 1208.
LCM(1204,1208) = 23×71×431×1511
LCM(1204,1208) = 363608
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
Factors of 1208
List of positive integer factors of 1208 that divides 1208 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 151, 302, 604, 1208
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1204 and 1208, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1204,1208) = 4
LCM(1204,1208) = ( 1204 × 1208) / 4
LCM(1204,1208) = 1454432 / 4
LCM(1204,1208) = 363608
(i) The LCM of 1208 and 1204 is associative
LCM of 1204 and 1208 = LCM of 1208 and 1204
1. What is the LCM of 1204 and 1208?
Answer: LCM of 1204 and 1208 is 363608.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 1208?
Answer: Factors of 1208 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 151, 302, 604, 1208. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1208. The greatest factor of 1208 is 1208.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1204 and 1208?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1204 and 1208 = 363608
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1204
1204 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1208
1208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 151
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 363608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 43 x 151
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1204 and 1208 is 363608.