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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2221 and 2225 the smallest integer that is 4941725 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2221 and 2225 is 4941725.
LCM(2221,2225) = 4941725
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 2221 and 2225. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2221 and 2225.
Prime Factorization of 2221
2221 | 2221 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2221 are 2221. Prime factorization of 2221 in exponential form is:
2221 = 22211
Prime Factorization of 2225
5 | 2225 |
5 | 445 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2225 are 5,89. Prime factorization of 2225 in exponential form is:
2225 = 52×891
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2221 and 2225.
LCM(2221,2225) = 52×891×22211
LCM(2221,2225) = 4941725
Factors of 2221
List of positive integer factors of 2221 that divides 2221 without a remainder.
1, 2221
Factors of 2225
List of positive integer factors of 2225 that divides 2225 without a remainder.
1, 5, 25, 89, 445, 2225
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2221 and 2225, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2221,2225) = 1
LCM(2221,2225) = ( 2221 × 2225) / 1
LCM(2221,2225) = 4941725 / 1
LCM(2221,2225) = 4941725
(i) The LCM of 2225 and 2221 is associative
LCM of 2221 and 2225 = LCM of 2225 and 2221
1. What is the LCM of 2221 and 2225?
Answer: LCM of 2221 and 2225 is 4941725.
2. What are the Factors of 2221?
Answer: Factors of 2221 are 1, 2221. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2221. The greatest factor of 2221 is 2221.
3. What are the Factors of 2225?
Answer: Factors of 2225 are 1, 5, 25, 89, 445, 2225. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2225. The greatest factor of 2225 is 2225.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2221 and 2225?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2221 and 2225 = 4941725
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2221
2221 = 2221
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2225
2225 = 5 x 5 x 89
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4941725 = 5 x 5 x 89 x 2221
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2221 and 2225 is 4941725.