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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1204 and 1211 the smallest integer that is 208292 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1204 and 1211 is 208292.
LCM(1204,1211) = 208292
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 1211. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1204 and 1211.
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 1211
7 | 1211 |
173 | 173 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1211 are 7,173. Prime factorization of 1211 in exponential form is:
1211 = 71×1731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1204 and 1211.
LCM(1204,1211) = 22×71×431×1731
LCM(1204,1211) = 208292
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 1211
List of positive integer factors of 1211 that divides 1211 without a remainder.
1, 7, 173, 1211
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1204 and 1211, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1204,1211) = 7
LCM(1204,1211) = ( 1204 × 1211) / 7
LCM(1204,1211) = 1458044 / 7
LCM(1204,1211) = 208292
(i) The LCM of 1211 and 1204 is associative
LCM of 1204 and 1211 = LCM of 1211 and 1204
1. What is the LCM of 1204 and 1211?
Answer: LCM of 1204 and 1211 is 208292.
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 1211?
Answer: Factors of 1211 are 1, 7, 173, 1211. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1211. The greatest factor of 1211 is 1211.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1204 and 1211?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1204 and 1211 = 208292
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1204
1204 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1211
1211 = 7 x 173
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 208292 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 43 x 173
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1204 and 1211 is 208292.