Least Common Multiple of 1233 and 1240

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1233 and 1240 the smallest integer that is 1528920 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1233 and 1240 is 1528920.

LCM(1233,1240) = 1528920

LCM of 1233 and 1240

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1233 and 1240

LCM of 1233 and 1240 is 1528920

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1233 and 1240. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1233 and 1240.

Prime Factorization of 1233


3 1233
3 411
137 137
1

Prime factors of 1233 are 3,137. Prime factorization of 1233 in exponential form is:

1233 = 32×1371

Prime Factorization of 1240


2 1240
2 620
2 310
5 155
31 31
1

Prime factors of 1240 are 2, 5,31. Prime factorization of 1240 in exponential form is:

1240 = 23×51×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1233 and 1240.

LCM(1233,1240) = 23×32×51×311×1371
LCM(1233,1240) = 1528920

Factors of 1233

List of positive integer factors of 1233 that divides 1233 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 137, 411, 1233

Factors of 1240

List of positive integer factors of 1240 that divides 1240 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 31, 40, 62, 124, 155, 248, 310, 620, 1240

Least Common Multiple of 1233 and 1240 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1233 and 1240, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1233,1240) = 1
LCM(1233,1240) = ( 1233 × 1240) / 1
LCM(1233,1240) = 1528920 / 1
LCM(1233,1240) = 1528920

Properties of LCM 1233 and 1240

(i) The LCM of 1240 and 1233 is associative

LCM of 1233 and 1240 = LCM of 1240 and 1233

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1233 and 1240

1. What is the LCM of 1233 and 1240?

Answer: LCM of 1233 and 1240 is 1528920.

2. What are the Factors of 1233?

Answer: Factors of 1233 are 1, 3, 9, 137, 411, 1233. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1233. The greatest factor of 1233 is 1233.

3. What are the Factors of 1240?

Answer: Factors of 1240 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 31, 40, 62, 124, 155, 248, 310, 620, 1240. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1240. The greatest factor of 1240 is 1240.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1233 and 1240?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1233 and 1240 = 1528920

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1233

1233 = 3 x 3 x 137

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1240

1240 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 31

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

LCM = 1528920 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 31 x 137

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1233 and 1240 is 1528920.