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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2234 and 2238 the smallest integer that is 2499846 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2234 and 2238 is 2499846.
LCM(2234,2238) = 2499846
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 2234 and 2238. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2234 and 2238.
Prime Factorization of 2234
2 | 2234 |
1117 | 1117 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2234 are 2,1117. Prime factorization of 2234 in exponential form is:
2234 = 21×11171
Prime Factorization of 2238
2 | 2238 |
3 | 1119 |
373 | 373 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2238 are 2, 3,373. Prime factorization of 2238 in exponential form is:
2238 = 21×31×3731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2234 and 2238.
LCM(2234,2238) = 21×31×3731×11171
LCM(2234,2238) = 2499846
Factors of 2234
List of positive integer factors of 2234 that divides 2234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1117, 2234
Factors of 2238
List of positive integer factors of 2238 that divides 2238 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 373, 746, 1119, 2238
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2234 and 2238, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2234,2238) = 2
LCM(2234,2238) = ( 2234 × 2238) / 2
LCM(2234,2238) = 4999692 / 2
LCM(2234,2238) = 2499846
(i) The LCM of 2238 and 2234 is associative
LCM of 2234 and 2238 = LCM of 2238 and 2234
1. What is the LCM of 2234 and 2238?
Answer: LCM of 2234 and 2238 is 2499846.
2. What are the Factors of 2234?
Answer: Factors of 2234 are 1, 2, 1117, 2234. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2234. The greatest factor of 2234 is 2234.
3. What are the Factors of 2238?
Answer: Factors of 2238 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 373, 746, 1119, 2238. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2238. The greatest factor of 2238 is 2238.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2234 and 2238?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2234 and 2238 = 2499846
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2234
2234 = 2 x 1117
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2238
2238 = 2 x 3 x 373
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2499846 = 2 x 3 x 373 x 1117
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2234 and 2238 is 2499846.