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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 222 and 230 the smallest integer that is 25530 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 222 and 230 is 25530.
LCM(222,230) = 25530
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 222 and 230. First we will calculate the prime factors of 222 and 230.
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 230
2 | 230 |
5 | 115 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 230 are 2, 5,23. Prime factorization of 230 in exponential form is:
230 = 21×51×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 222 and 230.
LCM(222,230) = 21×31×51×231×371
LCM(222,230) = 25530
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 230
List of positive integer factors of 230 that divides 230 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 23, 46, 115, 230
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 222 and 230, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(222,230) = 2
LCM(222,230) = ( 222 × 230) / 2
LCM(222,230) = 51060 / 2
LCM(222,230) = 25530
(i) The LCM of 230 and 222 is associative
LCM of 222 and 230 = LCM of 230 and 222
1. What is the LCM of 222 and 230?
Answer: LCM of 222 and 230 is 25530.
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 230?
Answer: Factors of 230 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 23, 46, 115, 230. There are 8 integers that are factors of 230. The greatest factor of 230 is 230.
4. How to Find the LCM of 222 and 230?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 222 and 230 = 25530
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 222
222 = 2 x 3 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 230
230 = 2 x 5 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 25530 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 23 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 222 and 230 is 25530.