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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 208 and 213 the smallest integer that is 44304 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 208 and 213 is 44304.
LCM(208,213) = 44304
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 208 and 213. First we will calculate the prime factors of 208 and 213.
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
Prime Factorization of 213
3 | 213 |
71 | 71 |
1 |
Prime factors of 213 are 3,71. Prime factorization of 213 in exponential form is:
213 = 31×711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 208 and 213.
LCM(208,213) = 24×31×131×711
LCM(208,213) = 44304
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
Factors of 213
List of positive integer factors of 213 that divides 213 without a remainder.
1, 3, 71, 213
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 208 and 213, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(208,213) = 1
LCM(208,213) = ( 208 × 213) / 1
LCM(208,213) = 44304 / 1
LCM(208,213) = 44304
(i) The LCM of 213 and 208 is associative
LCM of 208 and 213 = LCM of 213 and 208
1. What is the LCM of 208 and 213?
Answer: LCM of 208 and 213 is 44304.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 213?
Answer: Factors of 213 are 1, 3, 71, 213. There are 4 integers that are factors of 213. The greatest factor of 213 is 213.
4. How to Find the LCM of 208 and 213?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 208 and 213 = 44304
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 208
208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 213
213 = 3 x 71
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 44304 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 208 and 213 is 44304.