Least Common Multiple of 1208 and 1212

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1208 and 1212 the smallest integer that is 366024 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1208 and 1212 is 366024.

LCM(1208,1212) = 366024

LCM of 1208 and 1212

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 1208 and 1212

LCM of 1208 and 1212 is 366024

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1208 and 1212. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1208 and 1212.

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

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 1208 and 1212.

LCM(1208,1212) = 23×31×1011×1511
LCM(1208,1212) = 366024

Factors of 1208

List of positive integer factors of 1208 that divides 1208 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 151, 302, 604, 1208

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

Least Common Multiple of 1208 and 1212 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1208 and 1212, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1208,1212) = 4
LCM(1208,1212) = ( 1208 × 1212) / 4
LCM(1208,1212) = 1464096 / 4
LCM(1208,1212) = 366024

Properties of LCM 1208 and 1212

(i) The LCM of 1212 and 1208 is associative

LCM of 1208 and 1212 = LCM of 1212 and 1208

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1208 and 1212

1. What is the LCM of 1208 and 1212?

Answer: LCM of 1208 and 1212 is 366024.

2. 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.

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 1208 and 1212?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1208 and 1212 = 366024

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1208

1208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 151

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 = 366024 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 101 x 151

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1208 and 1212 is 366024.