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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1205 and 1209 the smallest integer that is 1456845 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1205 and 1209 is 1456845.
LCM(1205,1209) = 1456845
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 1205 and 1209. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1205 and 1209.
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
Prime Factorization of 1209
3 | 1209 |
13 | 403 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1209 are 3, 13,31. Prime factorization of 1209 in exponential form is:
1209 = 31×131×311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1205 and 1209.
LCM(1205,1209) = 31×51×131×311×2411
LCM(1205,1209) = 1456845
Factors of 1205
List of positive integer factors of 1205 that divides 1205 without a remainder.
1, 5, 241, 1205
Factors of 1209
List of positive integer factors of 1209 that divides 1209 without a remainder.
1, 3, 13, 31, 39, 93, 403, 1209
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1205 and 1209, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1205,1209) = 1
LCM(1205,1209) = ( 1205 × 1209) / 1
LCM(1205,1209) = 1456845 / 1
LCM(1205,1209) = 1456845
(i) The LCM of 1209 and 1205 is associative
LCM of 1205 and 1209 = LCM of 1209 and 1205
1. What is the LCM of 1205 and 1209?
Answer: LCM of 1205 and 1209 is 1456845.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 1209?
Answer: Factors of 1209 are 1, 3, 13, 31, 39, 93, 403, 1209. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1209. The greatest factor of 1209 is 1209.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1205 and 1209?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1205 and 1209 = 1456845
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1205
1205 = 5 x 241
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1209
1209 = 3 x 13 x 31
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1456845 = 3 x 5 x 13 x 31 x 241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1205 and 1209 is 1456845.