Least Common Multiple of 225 and 228

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 225 and 228 the smallest integer that is 17100 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 225 and 228 is 17100.

LCM(225,228) = 17100

LCM of 225 and 228

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

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Least Common Multiple of 225 and 228

LCM of 225 and 228 is 17100

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 225 and 228. First we will calculate the prime factors of 225 and 228.

Prime Factorization of 225


3 225
3 75
5 25
5 5
1

Prime factors of 225 are 3,5. Prime factorization of 225 in exponential form is:

225 = 32×52

Prime Factorization of 228


2 228
2 114
3 57
19 19
1

Prime factors of 228 are 2, 3,19. Prime factorization of 228 in exponential form is:

228 = 22×31×191

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 225 and 228.

LCM(225,228) = 22×32×52×191
LCM(225,228) = 17100

Factors of 225

List of positive integer factors of 225 that divides 225 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, 45, 75, 225

Factors of 228

List of positive integer factors of 228 that divides 228 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 19, 38, 57, 76, 114, 228

Least Common Multiple of 225 and 228 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 225 and 228, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(225,228) = 3
LCM(225,228) = ( 225 × 228) / 3
LCM(225,228) = 51300 / 3
LCM(225,228) = 17100

Properties of LCM 225 and 228

(i) The LCM of 228 and 225 is associative

LCM of 225 and 228 = LCM of 228 and 225

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 225 and 228

1. What is the LCM of 225 and 228?

Answer: LCM of 225 and 228 is 17100.

2. What are the Factors of 225?

Answer: Factors of 225 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, 45, 75, 225. There are 9 integers that are factors of 225. The greatest factor of 225 is 225.

3. What are the Factors of 228?

Answer: Factors of 228 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 19, 38, 57, 76, 114, 228. There are 12 integers that are factors of 228. The greatest factor of 228 is 228.

4. How to Find the LCM of 225 and 228?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 225 and 228 = 17100

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 225

225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 228

228 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 19

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

LCM = 17100 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 19

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 225 and 228 is 17100.