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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 204 and 212 the smallest integer that is 10812 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 204 and 212 is 10812.
LCM(204,212) = 10812
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 204 and 212. First we will calculate the prime factors of 204 and 212.
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
Prime Factorization of 212
2 | 212 |
2 | 106 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 212 are 2,53. Prime factorization of 212 in exponential form is:
212 = 22×531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 204 and 212.
LCM(204,212) = 22×31×171×531
LCM(204,212) = 10812
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
Factors of 212
List of positive integer factors of 212 that divides 212 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 53, 106, 212
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 204 and 212, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(204,212) = 4
LCM(204,212) = ( 204 × 212) / 4
LCM(204,212) = 43248 / 4
LCM(204,212) = 10812
(i) The LCM of 212 and 204 is associative
LCM of 204 and 212 = LCM of 212 and 204
1. What is the LCM of 204 and 212?
Answer: LCM of 204 and 212 is 10812.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 212?
Answer: Factors of 212 are 1, 2, 4, 53, 106, 212. There are 6 integers that are factors of 212. The greatest factor of 212 is 212.
4. How to Find the LCM of 204 and 212?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 204 and 212 = 10812
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 204
204 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 212
212 = 2 x 2 x 53
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 10812 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 17 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 204 and 212 is 10812.