Least Common Multiple of 2234 and 2242

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2234 and 2242 the smallest integer that is 2504314 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2234 and 2242 is 2504314.

LCM(2234,2242) = 2504314

LCM of 2234 and 2242

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 2234 and 2242

LCM of 2234 and 2242 is 2504314

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2234 and 2242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2234 and 2242.

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 2242


2 2242
19 1121
59 59
1

Prime factors of 2242 are 2, 19,59. Prime factorization of 2242 in exponential form is:

2242 = 21×191×591

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2234 and 2242.

LCM(2234,2242) = 21×191×591×11171
LCM(2234,2242) = 2504314

Factors of 2234

List of positive integer factors of 2234 that divides 2234 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1117, 2234

Factors of 2242

List of positive integer factors of 2242 that divides 2242 without a remainder.

1, 2, 19, 38, 59, 118, 1121, 2242

Least Common Multiple of 2234 and 2242 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2234 and 2242, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2234,2242) = 2
LCM(2234,2242) = ( 2234 × 2242) / 2
LCM(2234,2242) = 5008628 / 2
LCM(2234,2242) = 2504314

Properties of LCM 2234 and 2242

(i) The LCM of 2242 and 2234 is associative

LCM of 2234 and 2242 = LCM of 2242 and 2234

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2234 and 2242

1. What is the LCM of 2234 and 2242?

Answer: LCM of 2234 and 2242 is 2504314.

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 2242?

Answer: Factors of 2242 are 1, 2, 19, 38, 59, 118, 1121, 2242. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2242. The greatest factor of 2242 is 2242.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2234 and 2242?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2234 and 2242 = 2504314

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2234

2234 = 2 x 1117

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2242

2242 = 2 x 19 x 59

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2504314 = 2 x 19 x 59 x 1117

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2234 and 2242 is 2504314.