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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 214 and 216 the smallest integer that is 23112 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 214 and 216 is 23112.
LCM(214,216) = 23112
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 214 and 216. First we will calculate the prime factors of 214 and 216.
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
Prime Factorization of 216
2 | 216 |
2 | 108 |
2 | 54 |
3 | 27 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 216 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 216 in exponential form is:
216 = 23×33
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 214 and 216.
LCM(214,216) = 23×33×1071
LCM(214,216) = 23112
Factors of 214
List of positive integer factors of 214 that divides 214 without a remainder.
1, 2, 107, 214
Factors of 216
List of positive integer factors of 216 that divides 216 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 27, 36, 54, 72, 108, 216
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 214 and 216, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(214,216) = 2
LCM(214,216) = ( 214 × 216) / 2
LCM(214,216) = 46224 / 2
LCM(214,216) = 23112
(i) The LCM of 216 and 214 is associative
LCM of 214 and 216 = LCM of 216 and 214
1. What is the LCM of 214 and 216?
Answer: LCM of 214 and 216 is 23112.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 216?
Answer: Factors of 216 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 27, 36, 54, 72, 108, 216. There are 16 integers that are factors of 216. The greatest factor of 216 is 216.
4. How to Find the LCM of 214 and 216?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 214 and 216 = 23112
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 214
214 = 2 x 107
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 216
216 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 23112 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 214 and 216 is 23112.