Least Common Multiple of 2248 and 2256

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2248 and 2256 the smallest integer that is 633936 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2248 and 2256 is 633936.

LCM(2248,2256) = 633936

LCM of 2248 and 2256

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2248 and 2256

LCM of 2248 and 2256 is 633936

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2248 and 2256. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2248 and 2256.

Prime Factorization of 2248


2 2248
2 1124
2 562
281 281
1

Prime factors of 2248 are 2,281. Prime factorization of 2248 in exponential form is:

2248 = 23×2811

Prime Factorization of 2256


2 2256
2 1128
2 564
2 282
3 141
47 47
1

Prime factors of 2256 are 2, 3,47. Prime factorization of 2256 in exponential form is:

2256 = 24×31×471

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2248 and 2256.

LCM(2248,2256) = 24×31×471×2811
LCM(2248,2256) = 633936

Factors of 2248

List of positive integer factors of 2248 that divides 2248 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 281, 562, 1124, 2248

Factors of 2256

List of positive integer factors of 2256 that divides 2256 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 47, 48, 94, 141, 188, 282, 376, 564, 752, 1128, 2256

Least Common Multiple of 2248 and 2256 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2248 and 2256, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2248,2256) = 8
LCM(2248,2256) = ( 2248 × 2256) / 8
LCM(2248,2256) = 5071488 / 8
LCM(2248,2256) = 633936

Properties of LCM 2248 and 2256

(i) The LCM of 2256 and 2248 is associative

LCM of 2248 and 2256 = LCM of 2256 and 2248

Related Least Common Multiples of 2248

Related Least Common Multiples of 2256

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2248 and 2256

1. What is the LCM of 2248 and 2256?

Answer: LCM of 2248 and 2256 is 633936.

2. What are the Factors of 2248?

Answer: Factors of 2248 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 281, 562, 1124, 2248. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2248. The greatest factor of 2248 is 2248.

3. What are the Factors of 2256?

Answer: Factors of 2256 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 47, 48, 94, 141, 188, 282, 376, 564, 752, 1128, 2256. There are 20 integers that are factors of 2256. The greatest factor of 2256 is 2256.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2248 and 2256?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2248 and 2256 = 633936

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2248

2248 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 281

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2256

2256 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 47

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

LCM = 633936 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 47 x 281

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2248 and 2256 is 633936.