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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 230 and 233 the smallest integer that is 53590 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 230 and 233 is 53590.
LCM(230,233) = 53590
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 230 and 233. First we will calculate the prime factors of 230 and 233.
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
Prime Factorization of 233
233 | 233 |
1 |
Prime factors of 233 are 233. Prime factorization of 233 in exponential form is:
233 = 2331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 230 and 233.
LCM(230,233) = 21×51×231×2331
LCM(230,233) = 53590
Factors of 230
List of positive integer factors of 230 that divides 230 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 23, 46, 115, 230
Factors of 233
List of positive integer factors of 233 that divides 233 without a remainder.
1, 233
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 230 and 233, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(230,233) = 1
LCM(230,233) = ( 230 × 233) / 1
LCM(230,233) = 53590 / 1
LCM(230,233) = 53590
(i) The LCM of 233 and 230 is associative
LCM of 230 and 233 = LCM of 233 and 230
1. What is the LCM of 230 and 233?
Answer: LCM of 230 and 233 is 53590.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 233?
Answer: Factors of 233 are 1, 233. There are 2 integers that are factors of 233. The greatest factor of 233 is 233.
4. How to Find the LCM of 230 and 233?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 230 and 233 = 53590
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 230
230 = 2 x 5 x 23
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 233
233 = 233
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 53590 = 2 x 5 x 23 x 233
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 230 and 233 is 53590.