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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 225 and 230 the smallest integer that is 10350 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 225 and 230 is 10350.
LCM(225,230) = 10350
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 230. First we will calculate the prime factors of 225 and 230.
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 230
2 | 230 |
5 | 115 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 230 are 2, 5,23. Prime factorization of 230 in exponential form is:
230 = 21×51×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 225 and 230.
LCM(225,230) = 21×32×52×231
LCM(225,230) = 10350
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 230
List of positive integer factors of 230 that divides 230 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 23, 46, 115, 230
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 225 and 230, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(225,230) = 5
LCM(225,230) = ( 225 × 230) / 5
LCM(225,230) = 51750 / 5
LCM(225,230) = 10350
(i) The LCM of 230 and 225 is associative
LCM of 225 and 230 = LCM of 230 and 225
1. What is the LCM of 225 and 230?
Answer: LCM of 225 and 230 is 10350.
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 230?
Answer: Factors of 230 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 23, 46, 115, 230. There are 8 integers that are factors of 230. The greatest factor of 230 is 230.
4. How to Find the LCM of 225 and 230?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 225 and 230 = 10350
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 225
225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 230
230 = 2 x 5 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 10350 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 225 and 230 is 10350.