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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 12234 and 12241 the smallest integer that is 149756394 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12234 and 12241 is 149756394.
LCM(12234,12241) = 149756394
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 12241. First we will calculate the prime factors of 12234 and 12241.
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 12241
12241 | 12241 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12241 are 12241. Prime factorization of 12241 in exponential form is:
12241 = 122411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 12234 and 12241.
LCM(12234,12241) = 21×31×20391×122411
LCM(12234,12241) = 149756394
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 12241
List of positive integer factors of 12241 that divides 12241 without a remainder.
1, 12241
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 12234 and 12241, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(12234,12241) = 1
LCM(12234,12241) = ( 12234 × 12241) / 1
LCM(12234,12241) = 149756394 / 1
LCM(12234,12241) = 149756394
(i) The LCM of 12241 and 12234 is associative
LCM of 12234 and 12241 = LCM of 12241 and 12234
1. What is the LCM of 12234 and 12241?
Answer: LCM of 12234 and 12241 is 149756394.
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 12241?
Answer: Factors of 12241 are 1, 12241. There are 2 integers that are factors of 12241. The greatest factor of 12241 is 12241.
4. How to Find the LCM of 12234 and 12241?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 12234 and 12241 = 149756394
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 12234
12234 = 2 x 3 x 2039
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 12241
12241 = 12241
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 149756394 = 2 x 3 x 2039 x 12241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 12234 and 12241 is 149756394.