Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 229 and 235 the smallest integer that is 53815 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 229 and 235 is 53815.
LCM(229,235) = 53815
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 229 and 235. First we will calculate the prime factors of 229 and 235.
Prime Factorization of 229
229 | 229 |
1 |
Prime factors of 229 are 229. Prime factorization of 229 in exponential form is:
229 = 2291
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 229 and 235.
LCM(229,235) = 51×471×2291
LCM(229,235) = 53815
Factors of 229
List of positive integer factors of 229 that divides 229 without a remainder.
1, 229
Factors of 235
List of positive integer factors of 235 that divides 235 without a remainder.
1, 5, 47, 235
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 229 and 235, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(229,235) = 1
LCM(229,235) = ( 229 × 235) / 1
LCM(229,235) = 53815 / 1
LCM(229,235) = 53815
(i) The LCM of 235 and 229 is associative
LCM of 229 and 235 = LCM of 235 and 229
1. What is the LCM of 229 and 235?
Answer: LCM of 229 and 235 is 53815.
2. What are the Factors of 229?
Answer: Factors of 229 are 1, 229. There are 2 integers that are factors of 229. The greatest factor of 229 is 229.
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 229 and 235?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 229 and 235 = 53815
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 229
229 = 229
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 = 53815 = 5 x 47 x 229
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 229 and 235 is 53815.