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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 228 and 230 the smallest integer that is 26220 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 228 and 230 is 26220.
LCM(228,230) = 26220
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 228 and 230. First we will calculate the prime factors of 228 and 230.
Prime Factorization of 228
2 | 228 |
2 | 114 |
3 | 57 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 228 are 2, 3,19. Prime factorization of 228 in exponential form is:
228 = 22×31×191
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 228 and 230.
LCM(228,230) = 22×31×51×191×231
LCM(228,230) = 26220
Factors of 228
List of positive integer factors of 228 that divides 228 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 19, 38, 57, 76, 114, 228
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 228 and 230, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(228,230) = 2
LCM(228,230) = ( 228 × 230) / 2
LCM(228,230) = 52440 / 2
LCM(228,230) = 26220
(i) The LCM of 230 and 228 is associative
LCM of 228 and 230 = LCM of 230 and 228
1. What is the LCM of 228 and 230?
Answer: LCM of 228 and 230 is 26220.
2. What are the Factors of 228?
Answer: Factors of 228 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 19, 38, 57, 76, 114, 228. There are 12 integers that are factors of 228. The greatest factor of 228 is 228.
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 228 and 230?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 228 and 230 = 26220
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 228
228 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 19
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 = 26220 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 228 and 230 is 26220.