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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 205 and 212 the smallest integer that is 43460 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 205 and 212 is 43460.
LCM(205,212) = 43460
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 205 and 212. First we will calculate the prime factors of 205 and 212.
Prime Factorization of 205
5 | 205 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 205 are 5,41. Prime factorization of 205 in exponential form is:
205 = 51×411
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 205 and 212.
LCM(205,212) = 22×51×411×531
LCM(205,212) = 43460
Factors of 205
List of positive integer factors of 205 that divides 205 without a remainder.
1, 5, 41, 205
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 205 and 212, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(205,212) = 1
LCM(205,212) = ( 205 × 212) / 1
LCM(205,212) = 43460 / 1
LCM(205,212) = 43460
(i) The LCM of 212 and 205 is associative
LCM of 205 and 212 = LCM of 212 and 205
1. What is the LCM of 205 and 212?
Answer: LCM of 205 and 212 is 43460.
2. What are the Factors of 205?
Answer: Factors of 205 are 1, 5, 41, 205. There are 4 integers that are factors of 205. The greatest factor of 205 is 205.
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 205 and 212?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 205 and 212 = 43460
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 205
205 = 5 x 41
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 = 43460 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 41 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 205 and 212 is 43460.