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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 202 and 204 the smallest integer that is 20604 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 202 and 204 is 20604.
LCM(202,204) = 20604
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 202 and 204. First we will calculate the prime factors of 202 and 204.
Prime Factorization of 202
2 | 202 |
101 | 101 |
1 |
Prime factors of 202 are 2,101. Prime factorization of 202 in exponential form is:
202 = 21×1011
Prime Factorization of 204
2 | 204 |
2 | 102 |
3 | 51 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 204 are 2, 3,17. Prime factorization of 204 in exponential form is:
204 = 22×31×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 202 and 204.
LCM(202,204) = 22×31×171×1011
LCM(202,204) = 20604
Factors of 202
List of positive integer factors of 202 that divides 202 without a remainder.
1, 2, 101, 202
Factors of 204
List of positive integer factors of 204 that divides 204 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 17, 34, 51, 68, 102, 204
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 202 and 204, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(202,204) = 2
LCM(202,204) = ( 202 × 204) / 2
LCM(202,204) = 41208 / 2
LCM(202,204) = 20604
(i) The LCM of 204 and 202 is associative
LCM of 202 and 204 = LCM of 204 and 202
1. What is the LCM of 202 and 204?
Answer: LCM of 202 and 204 is 20604.
2. What are the Factors of 202?
Answer: Factors of 202 are 1, 2, 101, 202. There are 4 integers that are factors of 202. The greatest factor of 202 is 202.
3. What are the Factors of 204?
Answer: Factors of 204 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 17, 34, 51, 68, 102, 204. There are 12 integers that are factors of 204. The greatest factor of 204 is 204.
4. How to Find the LCM of 202 and 204?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 202 and 204 = 20604
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 202
202 = 2 x 101
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 204
204 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 20604 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 17 x 101
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 202 and 204 is 20604.