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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2234 and 2240 the smallest integer that is 2502080 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2234 and 2240 is 2502080.
LCM(2234,2240) = 2502080
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 2240. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2234 and 2240.
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 2240
2 | 2240 |
2 | 1120 |
2 | 560 |
2 | 280 |
2 | 140 |
2 | 70 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2240 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 2240 in exponential form is:
2240 = 26×51×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2234 and 2240.
LCM(2234,2240) = 26×51×71×11171
LCM(2234,2240) = 2502080
Factors of 2234
List of positive integer factors of 2234 that divides 2234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1117, 2234
Factors of 2240
List of positive integer factors of 2240 that divides 2240 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 28, 32, 35, 40, 56, 64, 70, 80, 112, 140, 160, 224, 280, 320, 448, 560, 1120, 2240
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2234 and 2240, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2234,2240) = 2
LCM(2234,2240) = ( 2234 × 2240) / 2
LCM(2234,2240) = 5004160 / 2
LCM(2234,2240) = 2502080
(i) The LCM of 2240 and 2234 is associative
LCM of 2234 and 2240 = LCM of 2240 and 2234
1. What is the LCM of 2234 and 2240?
Answer: LCM of 2234 and 2240 is 2502080.
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 2240?
Answer: Factors of 2240 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 28, 32, 35, 40, 56, 64, 70, 80, 112, 140, 160, 224, 280, 320, 448, 560, 1120, 2240. There are 28 integers that are factors of 2240. The greatest factor of 2240 is 2240.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2234 and 2240?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2234 and 2240 = 2502080
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2234
2234 = 2 x 1117
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2240
2240 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2502080 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 1117
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2234 and 2240 is 2502080.