Least Common Multiple of 228 and 235

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 228 and 235 the smallest integer that is 53580 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 228 and 235 is 53580.

LCM(228,235) = 53580

LCM of 228 and 235

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

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Least Common Multiple of 228 and 235

LCM of 228 and 235 is 53580

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 228 and 235. First we will calculate the prime factors of 228 and 235.

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 235


5 235
47 47
1

Prime factors of 235 are 5,47. Prime factorization of 235 in exponential form is:

235 = 51×471

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 228 and 235.

LCM(228,235) = 22×31×51×191×471
LCM(228,235) = 53580

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 235

List of positive integer factors of 235 that divides 235 without a remainder.

1, 5, 47, 235

Least Common Multiple of 228 and 235 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 228 and 235, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(228,235) = 1
LCM(228,235) = ( 228 × 235) / 1
LCM(228,235) = 53580 / 1
LCM(228,235) = 53580

Properties of LCM 228 and 235

(i) The LCM of 235 and 228 is associative

LCM of 228 and 235 = LCM of 235 and 228

Related Least Common Multiples of 228

Related Least Common Multiples of 235

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 228 and 235

1. What is the LCM of 228 and 235?

Answer: LCM of 228 and 235 is 53580.

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 235?

Answer: Factors of 235 are 1, 5, 47, 235. There are 4 integers that are factors of 235. The greatest factor of 235 is 235.

4. How to Find the LCM of 228 and 235?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 228 and 235 = 53580

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 228

228 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 19

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 235

235 = 5 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 = 53580 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 47

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 228 and 235 is 53580.