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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 228 and 234 the smallest integer that is 8892 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 228 and 234 is 8892.
LCM(228,234) = 8892
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 234. First we will calculate the prime factors of 228 and 234.
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 234
2 | 234 |
3 | 117 |
3 | 39 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 234 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 234 in exponential form is:
234 = 21×32×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 228 and 234.
LCM(228,234) = 22×32×131×191
LCM(228,234) = 8892
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 234
List of positive integer factors of 234 that divides 234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 39, 78, 117, 234
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 228 and 234, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(228,234) = 6
LCM(228,234) = ( 228 × 234) / 6
LCM(228,234) = 53352 / 6
LCM(228,234) = 8892
(i) The LCM of 234 and 228 is associative
LCM of 228 and 234 = LCM of 234 and 228
1. What is the LCM of 228 and 234?
Answer: LCM of 228 and 234 is 8892.
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 234?
Answer: Factors of 234 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 39, 78, 117, 234. There are 12 integers that are factors of 234. The greatest factor of 234 is 234.
4. How to Find the LCM of 228 and 234?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 228 and 234 = 8892
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 228
228 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 234
234 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 8892 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 19
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 228 and 234 is 8892.