Least Common Multiple of 12230 and 12238

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 12230 and 12238 the smallest integer that is 74835370 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12230 and 12238 is 74835370.

LCM(12230,12238) = 74835370

LCM of 12230 and 12238

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

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Least Common Multiple of 12230 and 12238

LCM of 12230 and 12238 is 74835370

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 12230 and 12238. First we will calculate the prime factors of 12230 and 12238.

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 12238


2 12238
29 6119
211 211
1

Prime factors of 12238 are 2, 29,211. Prime factorization of 12238 in exponential form is:

12238 = 21×291×2111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 12230 and 12238.

LCM(12230,12238) = 21×51×291×2111×12231
LCM(12230,12238) = 74835370

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 12238

List of positive integer factors of 12238 that divides 12238 without a remainder.

1, 2, 29, 58, 211, 422, 6119, 12238

Least Common Multiple of 12230 and 12238 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 12230 and 12238, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(12230,12238) = 2
LCM(12230,12238) = ( 12230 × 12238) / 2
LCM(12230,12238) = 149670740 / 2
LCM(12230,12238) = 74835370

Properties of LCM 12230 and 12238

(i) The LCM of 12238 and 12230 is associative

LCM of 12230 and 12238 = LCM of 12238 and 12230

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 12230 and 12238

1. What is the LCM of 12230 and 12238?

Answer: LCM of 12230 and 12238 is 74835370.

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 12238?

Answer: Factors of 12238 are 1, 2, 29, 58, 211, 422, 6119, 12238. There are 8 integers that are factors of 12238. The greatest factor of 12238 is 12238.

4. How to Find the LCM of 12230 and 12238?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 12230 and 12238 = 74835370

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 12230

12230 = 2 x 5 x 1223

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 12238

12238 = 2 x 29 x 211

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 74835370 = 2 x 5 x 29 x 211 x 1223

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 12230 and 12238 is 74835370.