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 229 the smallest integer that is 51525 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 225 and 229 is 51525.
LCM(225,229) = 51525
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 225 and 229. First we will calculate the prime factors of 225 and 229.
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 229
229 | 229 |
1 |
Prime factors of 229 are 229. Prime factorization of 229 in exponential form is:
229 = 2291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 225 and 229.
LCM(225,229) = 32×52×2291
LCM(225,229) = 51525
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 229
List of positive integer factors of 229 that divides 229 without a remainder.
1, 229
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 225 and 229, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(225,229) = 1
LCM(225,229) = ( 225 × 229) / 1
LCM(225,229) = 51525 / 1
LCM(225,229) = 51525
(i) The LCM of 229 and 225 is associative
LCM of 225 and 229 = LCM of 229 and 225
1. What is the LCM of 225 and 229?
Answer: LCM of 225 and 229 is 51525.
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 229?
Answer: Factors of 229 are 1, 229. There are 2 integers that are factors of 229. The greatest factor of 229 is 229.
4. How to Find the LCM of 225 and 229?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 225 and 229 = 51525
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 225
225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 229
229 = 229
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 51525 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 229
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 225 and 229 is 51525.