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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1204 and 1212 the smallest integer that is 364812 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1204 and 1212 is 364812.
LCM(1204,1212) = 364812
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 1212. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1204 and 1212.
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 1212
2 | 1212 |
2 | 606 |
3 | 303 |
101 | 101 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1212 are 2, 3,101. Prime factorization of 1212 in exponential form is:
1212 = 22×31×1011
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1204 and 1212.
LCM(1204,1212) = 22×31×71×431×1011
LCM(1204,1212) = 364812
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 1212
List of positive integer factors of 1212 that divides 1212 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 101, 202, 303, 404, 606, 1212
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1204 and 1212, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1204,1212) = 4
LCM(1204,1212) = ( 1204 × 1212) / 4
LCM(1204,1212) = 1459248 / 4
LCM(1204,1212) = 364812
(i) The LCM of 1212 and 1204 is associative
LCM of 1204 and 1212 = LCM of 1212 and 1204
1. What is the LCM of 1204 and 1212?
Answer: LCM of 1204 and 1212 is 364812.
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 1212?
Answer: Factors of 1212 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 101, 202, 303, 404, 606, 1212. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1212. The greatest factor of 1212 is 1212.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1204 and 1212?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1204 and 1212 = 364812
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1204
1204 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1212
1212 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 101
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 364812 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 43 x 101
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1204 and 1212 is 364812.