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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
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 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
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
(i) The LCM of 2242 and 2234 is associative
LCM of 2234 and 2242 = LCM of 2242 and 2234
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.