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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 212 and 213 the smallest integer that is 45156 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 212 and 213 is 45156.
LCM(212,213) = 45156
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 212 and 213. First we will calculate the prime factors of 212 and 213.
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
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 212 and 213.
LCM(212,213) = 22×31×531×711
LCM(212,213) = 45156
Factors of 212
List of positive integer factors of 212 that divides 212 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 53, 106, 212
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 212 and 213, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(212,213) = 1
LCM(212,213) = ( 212 × 213) / 1
LCM(212,213) = 45156 / 1
LCM(212,213) = 45156
(i) The LCM of 213 and 212 is associative
LCM of 212 and 213 = LCM of 213 and 212
1. What is the LCM of 212 and 213?
Answer: LCM of 212 and 213 is 45156.
2. 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.
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 212 and 213?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 212 and 213 = 45156
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 212
212 = 2 x 2 x 53
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 = 45156 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 53 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 212 and 213 is 45156.