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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 225 and 232 the smallest integer that is 52200 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 225 and 232 is 52200.
LCM(225,232) = 52200
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 232. First we will calculate the prime factors of 225 and 232.
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 232
2 | 232 |
2 | 116 |
2 | 58 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 232 are 2,29. Prime factorization of 232 in exponential form is:
232 = 23×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 225 and 232.
LCM(225,232) = 23×32×52×291
LCM(225,232) = 52200
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 232
List of positive integer factors of 232 that divides 232 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 29, 58, 116, 232
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 225 and 232, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(225,232) = 1
LCM(225,232) = ( 225 × 232) / 1
LCM(225,232) = 52200 / 1
LCM(225,232) = 52200
(i) The LCM of 232 and 225 is associative
LCM of 225 and 232 = LCM of 232 and 225
1. What is the LCM of 225 and 232?
Answer: LCM of 225 and 232 is 52200.
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 232?
Answer: Factors of 232 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 29, 58, 116, 232. There are 8 integers that are factors of 232. The greatest factor of 232 is 232.
4. How to Find the LCM of 225 and 232?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 225 and 232 = 52200
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 225
225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 232
232 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 52200 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 225 and 232 is 52200.