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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 12230 and 12237 the smallest integer that is 149658510 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12230 and 12237 is 149658510.
LCM(12230,12237) = 149658510
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 12230 and 12237. First we will calculate the prime factors of 12230 and 12237.
Prime Factorization of 12230
2 | 12230 |
5 | 6115 |
1223 | 1223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12230 are 2, 5,1223. Prime factorization of 12230 in exponential form is:
12230 = 21×51×12231
Prime Factorization of 12237
3 | 12237 |
4079 | 4079 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12237 are 3,4079. Prime factorization of 12237 in exponential form is:
12237 = 31×40791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 12230 and 12237.
LCM(12230,12237) = 21×31×51×12231×40791
LCM(12230,12237) = 149658510
Factors of 12230
List of positive integer factors of 12230 that divides 12230 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 1223, 2446, 6115, 12230
Factors of 12237
List of positive integer factors of 12237 that divides 12237 without a remainder.
1, 3, 4079, 12237
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 12230 and 12237, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(12230,12237) = 1
LCM(12230,12237) = ( 12230 × 12237) / 1
LCM(12230,12237) = 149658510 / 1
LCM(12230,12237) = 149658510
(i) The LCM of 12237 and 12230 is associative
LCM of 12230 and 12237 = LCM of 12237 and 12230
1. What is the LCM of 12230 and 12237?
Answer: LCM of 12230 and 12237 is 149658510.
2. What are the Factors of 12230?
Answer: Factors of 12230 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 1223, 2446, 6115, 12230. There are 8 integers that are factors of 12230. The greatest factor of 12230 is 12230.
3. What are the Factors of 12237?
Answer: Factors of 12237 are 1, 3, 4079, 12237. There are 4 integers that are factors of 12237. The greatest factor of 12237 is 12237.
4. How to Find the LCM of 12230 and 12237?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 12230 and 12237 = 149658510
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 12230
12230 = 2 x 5 x 1223
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 12237
12237 = 3 x 4079
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 149658510 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 1223 x 4079
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 12230 and 12237 is 149658510.