Least Common Multiple of 203 and 208

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 203 and 208 the smallest integer that is 42224 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 203 and 208 is 42224.

LCM(203,208) = 42224

LCM of 203 and 208

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 203 and 208

LCM of 203 and 208 is 42224

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 203 and 208. First we will calculate the prime factors of 203 and 208.

Prime Factorization of 203


7 203
29 29
1

Prime factors of 203 are 7,29. Prime factorization of 203 in exponential form is:

203 = 71×291

Prime Factorization of 208


2 208
2 104
2 52
2 26
13 13
1

Prime factors of 208 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 208 in exponential form is:

208 = 24×131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 203 and 208.

LCM(203,208) = 24×71×131×291
LCM(203,208) = 42224

Factors of 203

List of positive integer factors of 203 that divides 203 without a remainder.

1, 7, 29, 203

Factors of 208

List of positive integer factors of 208 that divides 208 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 13, 16, 26, 52, 104, 208

Least Common Multiple of 203 and 208 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 203 and 208, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(203,208) = 1
LCM(203,208) = ( 203 × 208) / 1
LCM(203,208) = 42224 / 1
LCM(203,208) = 42224

Properties of LCM 203 and 208

(i) The LCM of 208 and 203 is associative

LCM of 203 and 208 = LCM of 208 and 203

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 203 and 208

1. What is the LCM of 203 and 208?

Answer: LCM of 203 and 208 is 42224.

2. What are the Factors of 203?

Answer: Factors of 203 are 1, 7, 29, 203. There are 4 integers that are factors of 203. The greatest factor of 203 is 203.

3. What are the Factors of 208?

Answer: Factors of 208 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 13, 16, 26, 52, 104, 208. There are 10 integers that are factors of 208. The greatest factor of 208 is 208.

4. How to Find the LCM of 203 and 208?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 203 and 208 = 42224

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 203

203 = 7 x 29

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 208

208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 13

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

LCM = 42224 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 13 x 29

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 203 and 208 is 42224.