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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 12234 and 12239 the smallest integer that is 149731926 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12234 and 12239 is 149731926.
LCM(12234,12239) = 149731926
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 12234 and 12239. First we will calculate the prime factors of 12234 and 12239.
Prime Factorization of 12234
2 | 12234 |
3 | 6117 |
2039 | 2039 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12234 are 2, 3,2039. Prime factorization of 12234 in exponential form is:
12234 = 21×31×20391
Prime Factorization of 12239
12239 | 12239 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12239 are 12239. Prime factorization of 12239 in exponential form is:
12239 = 122391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 12234 and 12239.
LCM(12234,12239) = 21×31×20391×122391
LCM(12234,12239) = 149731926
Factors of 12234
List of positive integer factors of 12234 that divides 12234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 2039, 4078, 6117, 12234
Factors of 12239
List of positive integer factors of 12239 that divides 12239 without a remainder.
1, 12239
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 12234 and 12239, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(12234,12239) = 1
LCM(12234,12239) = ( 12234 × 12239) / 1
LCM(12234,12239) = 149731926 / 1
LCM(12234,12239) = 149731926
(i) The LCM of 12239 and 12234 is associative
LCM of 12234 and 12239 = LCM of 12239 and 12234
1. What is the LCM of 12234 and 12239?
Answer: LCM of 12234 and 12239 is 149731926.
2. What are the Factors of 12234?
Answer: Factors of 12234 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 2039, 4078, 6117, 12234. There are 8 integers that are factors of 12234. The greatest factor of 12234 is 12234.
3. What are the Factors of 12239?
Answer: Factors of 12239 are 1, 12239. There are 2 integers that are factors of 12239. The greatest factor of 12239 is 12239.
4. How to Find the LCM of 12234 and 12239?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 12234 and 12239 = 149731926
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 12234
12234 = 2 x 3 x 2039
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 12239
12239 = 12239
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 149731926 = 2 x 3 x 2039 x 12239
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 12234 and 12239 is 149731926.