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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1216 and 1220 the smallest integer that is 370880 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1216 and 1220 is 370880.
LCM(1216,1220) = 370880
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 1216 and 1220. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1216 and 1220.
Prime Factorization of 1216
2 | 1216 |
2 | 608 |
2 | 304 |
2 | 152 |
2 | 76 |
2 | 38 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1216 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 1216 in exponential form is:
1216 = 26×191
Prime Factorization of 1220
2 | 1220 |
2 | 610 |
5 | 305 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1220 are 2, 5,61. Prime factorization of 1220 in exponential form is:
1220 = 22×51×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1216 and 1220.
LCM(1216,1220) = 26×51×191×611
LCM(1216,1220) = 370880
Factors of 1216
List of positive integer factors of 1216 that divides 1216 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 32, 38, 64, 76, 152, 304, 608, 1216
Factors of 1220
List of positive integer factors of 1220 that divides 1220 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 61, 122, 244, 305, 610, 1220
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1216 and 1220, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1216,1220) = 4
LCM(1216,1220) = ( 1216 × 1220) / 4
LCM(1216,1220) = 1483520 / 4
LCM(1216,1220) = 370880
(i) The LCM of 1220 and 1216 is associative
LCM of 1216 and 1220 = LCM of 1220 and 1216
1. What is the LCM of 1216 and 1220?
Answer: LCM of 1216 and 1220 is 370880.
2. What are the Factors of 1216?
Answer: Factors of 1216 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 32, 38, 64, 76, 152, 304, 608, 1216. There are 14 integers that are factors of 1216. The greatest factor of 1216 is 1216.
3. What are the Factors of 1220?
Answer: Factors of 1220 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 61, 122, 244, 305, 610, 1220. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1220. The greatest factor of 1220 is 1220.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1216 and 1220?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1216 and 1220 = 370880
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1216
1216 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1220
1220 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 370880 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 19 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1216 and 1220 is 370880.