Least Common Multiple of 232 and 237

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 232 and 237 the smallest integer that is 54984 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 232 and 237 is 54984.

LCM(232,237) = 54984

LCM of 232 and 237

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

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Least Common Multiple of 232 and 237

LCM of 232 and 237 is 54984

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 232 and 237. First we will calculate the prime factors of 232 and 237.

Prime Factorization of 232


2 232
2 116
2 58
29 29
1

Prime factors of 232 are 2,29. Prime factorization of 232 in exponential form is:

232 = 23×291

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 232 and 237.

LCM(232,237) = 23×31×291×791
LCM(232,237) = 54984

Factors of 232

List of positive integer factors of 232 that divides 232 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 29, 58, 116, 232

Factors of 237

List of positive integer factors of 237 that divides 237 without a remainder.

1, 3, 79, 237

Least Common Multiple of 232 and 237 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 232 and 237, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(232,237) = 1
LCM(232,237) = ( 232 × 237) / 1
LCM(232,237) = 54984 / 1
LCM(232,237) = 54984

Properties of LCM 232 and 237

(i) The LCM of 237 and 232 is associative

LCM of 232 and 237 = LCM of 237 and 232

Related Least Common Multiples of 232

Related Least Common Multiples of 237

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 232 and 237

1. What is the LCM of 232 and 237?

Answer: LCM of 232 and 237 is 54984.

2. What are the Factors of 232?

Answer: Factors of 232 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 29, 58, 116, 232. There are 8 integers that are factors of 232. The greatest factor of 232 is 232.

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 232 and 237?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 232 and 237 = 54984

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 232

232 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 29

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 = 54984 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 29 x 79

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 232 and 237 is 54984.