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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 207 and 214 the smallest integer that is 44298 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 207 and 214 is 44298.
LCM(207,214) = 44298
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 207 and 214. First we will calculate the prime factors of 207 and 214.
Prime Factorization of 207
3 | 207 |
3 | 69 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 207 are 3,23. Prime factorization of 207 in exponential form is:
207 = 32×231
Prime Factorization of 214
2 | 214 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 214 are 2,107. Prime factorization of 214 in exponential form is:
214 = 21×1071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 207 and 214.
LCM(207,214) = 21×32×231×1071
LCM(207,214) = 44298
Factors of 207
List of positive integer factors of 207 that divides 207 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 23, 69, 207
Factors of 214
List of positive integer factors of 214 that divides 214 without a remainder.
1, 2, 107, 214
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 207 and 214, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(207,214) = 1
LCM(207,214) = ( 207 × 214) / 1
LCM(207,214) = 44298 / 1
LCM(207,214) = 44298
(i) The LCM of 214 and 207 is associative
LCM of 207 and 214 = LCM of 214 and 207
1. What is the LCM of 207 and 214?
Answer: LCM of 207 and 214 is 44298.
2. What are the Factors of 207?
Answer: Factors of 207 are 1, 3, 9, 23, 69, 207. There are 6 integers that are factors of 207. The greatest factor of 207 is 207.
3. What are the Factors of 214?
Answer: Factors of 214 are 1, 2, 107, 214. There are 4 integers that are factors of 214. The greatest factor of 214 is 214.
4. How to Find the LCM of 207 and 214?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 207 and 214 = 44298
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 207
207 = 3 x 3 x 23
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 214
214 = 2 x 107
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 44298 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 23 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 207 and 214 is 44298.