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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 230 and 237 the smallest integer that is 54510 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 230 and 237 is 54510.
LCM(230,237) = 54510
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 237. First we will calculate the prime factors of 230 and 237.
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 237
3 | 237 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 237 are 3,79. Prime factorization of 237 in exponential form is:
237 = 31×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 230 and 237.
LCM(230,237) = 21×31×51×231×791
LCM(230,237) = 54510
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 237
List of positive integer factors of 237 that divides 237 without a remainder.
1, 3, 79, 237
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 230 and 237, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(230,237) = 1
LCM(230,237) = ( 230 × 237) / 1
LCM(230,237) = 54510 / 1
LCM(230,237) = 54510
(i) The LCM of 237 and 230 is associative
LCM of 230 and 237 = LCM of 237 and 230
1. What is the LCM of 230 and 237?
Answer: LCM of 230 and 237 is 54510.
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 237?
Answer: Factors of 237 are 1, 3, 79, 237. There are 4 integers that are factors of 237. The greatest factor of 237 is 237.
4. How to Find the LCM of 230 and 237?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 230 and 237 = 54510
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 230
230 = 2 x 5 x 23
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 237
237 = 3 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 54510 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 23 x 79
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 230 and 237 is 54510.