Least Common Multiple of 2252 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 2252 and 2256 the smallest integer that is 1270128 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2252 and 2256 is 1270128.

LCM(2252,2256) = 1270128

LCM of 2252 and 2256

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

LCM of:
and

Least Common Multiple of 2252 and 2256

LCM of 2252 and 2256 is 1270128

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2252 and 2256. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2252 and 2256.

Prime Factorization of 2252


2 2252
2 1126
563 563
1

Prime factors of 2252 are 2,563. Prime factorization of 2252 in exponential form is:

2252 = 22×5631

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 2252 and 2256.

LCM(2252,2256) = 24×31×471×5631
LCM(2252,2256) = 1270128

Factors of 2252

List of positive integer factors of 2252 that divides 2252 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 563, 1126, 2252

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 2252 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 2252 and 2256, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2252,2256) = 4
LCM(2252,2256) = ( 2252 × 2256) / 4
LCM(2252,2256) = 5080512 / 4
LCM(2252,2256) = 1270128

Properties of LCM 2252 and 2256

(i) The LCM of 2256 and 2252 is associative

LCM of 2252 and 2256 = LCM of 2256 and 2252

Related Least Common Multiples of 2252

Related Least Common Multiples of 2256

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2252 and 2256

1. What is the LCM of 2252 and 2256?

Answer: LCM of 2252 and 2256 is 1270128.

2. What are the Factors of 2252?

Answer: Factors of 2252 are 1, 2, 4, 563, 1126, 2252. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2252. The greatest factor of 2252 is 2252.

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 2252 and 2256?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2252 and 2256 = 1270128

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2252

2252 = 2 x 2 x 563

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 = 1270128 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 47 x 563

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2252 and 2256 is 1270128.