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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1237 and 1238 the smallest integer that is 1531406 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1237 and 1238 is 1531406.
LCM(1237,1238) = 1531406
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 1237 and 1238. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1237 and 1238.
Prime Factorization of 1237
1237 | 1237 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1237 are 1237. Prime factorization of 1237 in exponential form is:
1237 = 12371
Prime Factorization of 1238
2 | 1238 |
619 | 619 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1238 are 2,619. Prime factorization of 1238 in exponential form is:
1238 = 21×6191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1237 and 1238.
LCM(1237,1238) = 21×6191×12371
LCM(1237,1238) = 1531406
Factors of 1237
List of positive integer factors of 1237 that divides 1237 without a remainder.
1, 1237
Factors of 1238
List of positive integer factors of 1238 that divides 1238 without a remainder.
1, 2, 619, 1238
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1237 and 1238, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1237,1238) = 1
LCM(1237,1238) = ( 1237 × 1238) / 1
LCM(1237,1238) = 1531406 / 1
LCM(1237,1238) = 1531406
(i) The LCM of 1238 and 1237 is associative
LCM of 1237 and 1238 = LCM of 1238 and 1237
1. What is the LCM of 1237 and 1238?
Answer: LCM of 1237 and 1238 is 1531406.
2. What are the Factors of 1237?
Answer: Factors of 1237 are 1, 1237. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1237. The greatest factor of 1237 is 1237.
3. What are the Factors of 1238?
Answer: Factors of 1238 are 1, 2, 619, 1238. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1238. The greatest factor of 1238 is 1238.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1237 and 1238?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1237 and 1238 = 1531406
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1237
1237 = 1237
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1238
1238 = 2 x 619
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1531406 = 2 x 619 x 1237
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1237 and 1238 is 1531406.