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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1235 and 1240 the smallest integer that is 306280 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1235 and 1240 is 306280.
LCM(1235,1240) = 306280
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 1235 and 1240. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1235 and 1240.
Prime Factorization of 1235
5 | 1235 |
13 | 247 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1235 are 5, 13,19. Prime factorization of 1235 in exponential form is:
1235 = 51×131×191
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 1235 and 1240.
LCM(1235,1240) = 23×51×131×191×311
LCM(1235,1240) = 306280
Factors of 1235
List of positive integer factors of 1235 that divides 1235 without a remainder.
1, 5, 13, 19, 65, 95, 247, 1235
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 1235 and 1240, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1235,1240) = 5
LCM(1235,1240) = ( 1235 × 1240) / 5
LCM(1235,1240) = 1531400 / 5
LCM(1235,1240) = 306280
(i) The LCM of 1240 and 1235 is associative
LCM of 1235 and 1240 = LCM of 1240 and 1235
1. What is the LCM of 1235 and 1240?
Answer: LCM of 1235 and 1240 is 306280.
2. What are the Factors of 1235?
Answer: Factors of 1235 are 1, 5, 13, 19, 65, 95, 247, 1235. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1235. The greatest factor of 1235 is 1235.
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 1235 and 1240?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1235 and 1240 = 306280
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1235
1235 = 5 x 13 x 19
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 = 306280 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 13 x 19 x 31
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1235 and 1240 is 306280.