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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 223 and 229 the smallest integer that is 51067 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 223 and 229 is 51067.
LCM(223,229) = 51067
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 223 and 229. First we will calculate the prime factors of 223 and 229.
Prime Factorization of 223
223 | 223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 223 are 223. Prime factorization of 223 in exponential form is:
223 = 2231
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 223 and 229.
LCM(223,229) = 2231×2291
LCM(223,229) = 51067
Factors of 223
List of positive integer factors of 223 that divides 223 without a remainder.
1, 223
Factors of 229
List of positive integer factors of 229 that divides 229 without a remainder.
1, 229
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 223 and 229, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(223,229) = 1
LCM(223,229) = ( 223 × 229) / 1
LCM(223,229) = 51067 / 1
LCM(223,229) = 51067
(i) The LCM of 229 and 223 is associative
LCM of 223 and 229 = LCM of 229 and 223
1. What is the LCM of 223 and 229?
Answer: LCM of 223 and 229 is 51067.
2. What are the Factors of 223?
Answer: Factors of 223 are 1, 223. There are 2 integers that are factors of 223. The greatest factor of 223 is 223.
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 223 and 229?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 223 and 229 = 51067
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 223
223 = 223
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 = 51067 = 223 x 229
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 223 and 229 is 51067.