Least Common Multiple of 222 and 229

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 222 and 229 the smallest integer that is 50838 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 222 and 229 is 50838.

LCM(222,229) = 50838

LCM of 222 and 229

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 222 and 229

LCM of 222 and 229 is 50838

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 222 and 229. First we will calculate the prime factors of 222 and 229.

Prime Factorization of 222


2 222
3 111
37 37
1

Prime factors of 222 are 2, 3,37. Prime factorization of 222 in exponential form is:

222 = 21×31×371

Prime Factorization of 229


229 229
1

Prime factors of 229 are 229. Prime factorization of 229 in exponential form is:

229 = 2291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 222 and 229.

LCM(222,229) = 21×31×371×2291
LCM(222,229) = 50838

Factors of 222

List of positive integer factors of 222 that divides 222 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 37, 74, 111, 222

Factors of 229

List of positive integer factors of 229 that divides 229 without a remainder.

1, 229

Least Common Multiple of 222 and 229 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 222 and 229, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(222,229) = 1
LCM(222,229) = ( 222 × 229) / 1
LCM(222,229) = 50838 / 1
LCM(222,229) = 50838

Properties of LCM 222 and 229

(i) The LCM of 229 and 222 is associative

LCM of 222 and 229 = LCM of 229 and 222

Related Least Common Multiples of 222

Related Least Common Multiples of 229

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 222 and 229

1. What is the LCM of 222 and 229?

Answer: LCM of 222 and 229 is 50838.

2. What are the Factors of 222?

Answer: Factors of 222 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 37, 74, 111, 222. There are 8 integers that are factors of 222. The greatest factor of 222 is 222.

3. What are the Factors of 229?

Answer: Factors of 229 are 1, 229. There are 2 integers that are factors of 229. The greatest factor of 229 is 229.

4. How to Find the LCM of 222 and 229?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 222 and 229 = 50838

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 222

222 = 2 x 3 x 37

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 229

229 = 229

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 50838 = 2 x 3 x 37 x 229

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 222 and 229 is 50838.