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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2254 and 2256 the smallest integer that is 2542512 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2254 and 2256 is 2542512.
LCM(2254,2256) = 2542512
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 2254 and 2256. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2254 and 2256.
Prime Factorization of 2254
2 | 2254 |
7 | 1127 |
7 | 161 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2254 are 2, 7,23. Prime factorization of 2254 in exponential form is:
2254 = 21×72×231
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 2254 and 2256.
LCM(2254,2256) = 24×31×72×231×471
LCM(2254,2256) = 2542512
Factors of 2254
List of positive integer factors of 2254 that divides 2254 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 23, 46, 49, 98, 161, 322, 1127, 2254
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
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2254 and 2256, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2254,2256) = 2
LCM(2254,2256) = ( 2254 × 2256) / 2
LCM(2254,2256) = 5085024 / 2
LCM(2254,2256) = 2542512
(i) The LCM of 2256 and 2254 is associative
LCM of 2254 and 2256 = LCM of 2256 and 2254
1. What is the LCM of 2254 and 2256?
Answer: LCM of 2254 and 2256 is 2542512.
2. What are the Factors of 2254?
Answer: Factors of 2254 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 23, 46, 49, 98, 161, 322, 1127, 2254. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2254. The greatest factor of 2254 is 2254.
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 2254 and 2256?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2254 and 2256 = 2542512
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2254
2254 = 2 x 7 x 7 x 23
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 = 2542512 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 23 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2254 and 2256 is 2542512.