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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2241 and 2247 the smallest integer that is 1678509 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2241 and 2247 is 1678509.
LCM(2241,2247) = 1678509
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 2241 and 2247. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2241 and 2247.
Prime Factorization of 2241
3 | 2241 |
3 | 747 |
3 | 249 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2241 are 3,83. Prime factorization of 2241 in exponential form is:
2241 = 33×831
Prime Factorization of 2247
3 | 2247 |
7 | 749 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2247 are 3, 7,107. Prime factorization of 2247 in exponential form is:
2247 = 31×71×1071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2241 and 2247.
LCM(2241,2247) = 33×71×831×1071
LCM(2241,2247) = 1678509
Factors of 2241
List of positive integer factors of 2241 that divides 2241 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 83, 249, 747, 2241
Factors of 2247
List of positive integer factors of 2247 that divides 2247 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 107, 321, 749, 2247
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2241 and 2247, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2241,2247) = 3
LCM(2241,2247) = ( 2241 × 2247) / 3
LCM(2241,2247) = 5035527 / 3
LCM(2241,2247) = 1678509
(i) The LCM of 2247 and 2241 is associative
LCM of 2241 and 2247 = LCM of 2247 and 2241
1. What is the LCM of 2241 and 2247?
Answer: LCM of 2241 and 2247 is 1678509.
2. What are the Factors of 2241?
Answer: Factors of 2241 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 83, 249, 747, 2241. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2241. The greatest factor of 2241 is 2241.
3. What are the Factors of 2247?
Answer: Factors of 2247 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 107, 321, 749, 2247. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2247. The greatest factor of 2247 is 2247.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2241 and 2247?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2241 and 2247 = 1678509
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2241
2241 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2247
2247 = 3 x 7 x 107
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1678509 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 83 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2241 and 2247 is 1678509.