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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 209 and 212 the smallest integer that is 44308 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 209 and 212 is 44308.
LCM(209,212) = 44308
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 209 and 212. First we will calculate the prime factors of 209 and 212.
Prime Factorization of 209
11 | 209 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 209 are 11,19. Prime factorization of 209 in exponential form is:
209 = 111×191
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 209 and 212.
LCM(209,212) = 22×111×191×531
LCM(209,212) = 44308
Factors of 209
List of positive integer factors of 209 that divides 209 without a remainder.
1, 11, 19, 209
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 209 and 212, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(209,212) = 1
LCM(209,212) = ( 209 × 212) / 1
LCM(209,212) = 44308 / 1
LCM(209,212) = 44308
(i) The LCM of 212 and 209 is associative
LCM of 209 and 212 = LCM of 212 and 209
1. What is the LCM of 209 and 212?
Answer: LCM of 209 and 212 is 44308.
2. What are the Factors of 209?
Answer: Factors of 209 are 1, 11, 19, 209. There are 4 integers that are factors of 209. The greatest factor of 209 is 209.
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 209 and 212?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 209 and 212 = 44308
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 209
209 = 11 x 19
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 = 44308 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 19 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 209 and 212 is 44308.