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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1234 and 1240 the smallest integer that is 765080 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1234 and 1240 is 765080.
LCM(1234,1240) = 765080
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 1234 and 1240. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1234 and 1240.
Prime Factorization of 1234
2 | 1234 |
617 | 617 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1234 are 2,617. Prime factorization of 1234 in exponential form is:
1234 = 21×6171
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 1234 and 1240.
LCM(1234,1240) = 23×51×311×6171
LCM(1234,1240) = 765080
Factors of 1234
List of positive integer factors of 1234 that divides 1234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 617, 1234
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
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1234 and 1240, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1234,1240) = 2
LCM(1234,1240) = ( 1234 × 1240) / 2
LCM(1234,1240) = 1530160 / 2
LCM(1234,1240) = 765080
(i) The LCM of 1240 and 1234 is associative
LCM of 1234 and 1240 = LCM of 1240 and 1234
1. What is the LCM of 1234 and 1240?
Answer: LCM of 1234 and 1240 is 765080.
2. What are the Factors of 1234?
Answer: Factors of 1234 are 1, 2, 617, 1234. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1234. The greatest factor of 1234 is 1234.
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 1234 and 1240?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1234 and 1240 = 765080
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1234
1234 = 2 x 617
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 = 765080 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 31 x 617
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1234 and 1240 is 765080.