Least Common Multiple of 23 and 30

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 23 and 30 the smallest integer that is 690 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 30 is 690.

LCM(23,30) = 690

LCM of 23 and 30

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 23 and 30

LCM of 23 and 30 is 690

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 23 and 30. First we will calculate the prime factors of 23 and 30.

Prime Factorization of 23


23 23
1

Prime factors of 23 are 23. Prime factorization of 23 in exponential form is:

23 = 231

Prime Factorization of 30


2 30
3 15
5 5
1

Prime factors of 30 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 30 in exponential form is:

30 = 21×31×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 23 and 30.

LCM(23,30) = 21×31×51×231
LCM(23,30) = 690

Factors of 23

List of positive integer factors of 23 that divides 23 without a remainder.

1, 23

Factors of 30

List of positive integer factors of 30 that divides 30 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30

Least Common Multiple of 23 and 30 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 23 and 30, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(23,30) = 1
LCM(23,30) = ( 23 × 30) / 1
LCM(23,30) = 690 / 1
LCM(23,30) = 690

Properties of LCM 23 and 30

(i) The LCM of 30 and 23 is associative

LCM of 23 and 30 = LCM of 30 and 23

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 23 and 30

1. What is the LCM of 23 and 30?

Answer: LCM of 23 and 30 is 690.

2. What are the Factors of 23?

Answer: Factors of 23 are 1, 23. There are 2 integers that are factors of 23. The greatest factor of 23 is 23.

3. What are the Factors of 30?

Answer: Factors of 30 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30. There are 8 integers that are factors of 30. The greatest factor of 30 is 30.

4. How to Find the LCM of 23 and 30?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 23 and 30 = 690

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 23

23 = 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 30

30 = 2 x 3 x 5

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 690 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 23

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 23 and 30 is 690.