Least Common Multiple of 17237 and 17242

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 17237 and 17242 the smallest integer that is 297200354 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17237 and 17242 is 297200354.

LCM(17237,17242) = 297200354

LCM of 17237 and 17242

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

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Least Common Multiple of 17237 and 17242

LCM of 17237 and 17242 is 297200354

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 17237 and 17242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 17237 and 17242.

Prime Factorization of 17237


11 17237
1567 1567
1

Prime factors of 17237 are 11,1567. Prime factorization of 17237 in exponential form is:

17237 = 111×15671

Prime Factorization of 17242


2 17242
37 8621
233 233
1

Prime factors of 17242 are 2, 37,233. Prime factorization of 17242 in exponential form is:

17242 = 21×371×2331

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 17237 and 17242.

LCM(17237,17242) = 21×111×371×2331×15671
LCM(17237,17242) = 297200354

Factors of 17237

List of positive integer factors of 17237 that divides 17237 without a remainder.

1, 11, 1567, 17237

Factors of 17242

List of positive integer factors of 17242 that divides 17242 without a remainder.

1, 2, 37, 74, 233, 466, 8621, 17242

Least Common Multiple of 17237 and 17242 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 17237 and 17242, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(17237,17242) = 1
LCM(17237,17242) = ( 17237 × 17242) / 1
LCM(17237,17242) = 297200354 / 1
LCM(17237,17242) = 297200354

Properties of LCM 17237 and 17242

(i) The LCM of 17242 and 17237 is associative

LCM of 17237 and 17242 = LCM of 17242 and 17237

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 17237 and 17242

1. What is the LCM of 17237 and 17242?

Answer: LCM of 17237 and 17242 is 297200354.

2. What are the Factors of 17237?

Answer: Factors of 17237 are 1, 11, 1567, 17237. There are 4 integers that are factors of 17237. The greatest factor of 17237 is 17237.

3. What are the Factors of 17242?

Answer: Factors of 17242 are 1, 2, 37, 74, 233, 466, 8621, 17242. There are 8 integers that are factors of 17242. The greatest factor of 17242 is 17242.

4. How to Find the LCM of 17237 and 17242?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 17237 and 17242 = 297200354

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 17237

17237 = 11 x 1567

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 17242

17242 = 2 x 37 x 233

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

LCM = 297200354 = 2 x 11 x 37 x 233 x 1567

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 17237 and 17242 is 297200354.