Least Common Multiple of 232 and 238

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 238 the smallest integer that is 27608 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 232 and 238 is 27608.

LCM(232,238) = 27608

LCM of 232 and 238

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

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Least Common Multiple of 232 and 238

LCM of 232 and 238 is 27608

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 232 and 238. First we will calculate the prime factors of 232 and 238.

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 238


2 238
7 119
17 17
1

Prime factors of 238 are 2, 7,17. Prime factorization of 238 in exponential form is:

238 = 21×71×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 232 and 238.

LCM(232,238) = 23×71×171×291
LCM(232,238) = 27608

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 238

List of positive integer factors of 238 that divides 238 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 17, 34, 119, 238

Least Common Multiple of 232 and 238 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 238, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(232,238) = 2
LCM(232,238) = ( 232 × 238) / 2
LCM(232,238) = 55216 / 2
LCM(232,238) = 27608

Properties of LCM 232 and 238

(i) The LCM of 238 and 232 is associative

LCM of 232 and 238 = LCM of 238 and 232

Related Least Common Multiples of 232

Related Least Common Multiples of 238

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 232 and 238

1. What is the LCM of 232 and 238?

Answer: LCM of 232 and 238 is 27608.

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 238?

Answer: Factors of 238 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 17, 34, 119, 238. There are 8 integers that are factors of 238. The greatest factor of 238 is 238.

4. How to Find the LCM of 232 and 238?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 232 and 238 = 27608

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 232

232 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 29

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 238

238 = 2 x 7 x 17

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

LCM = 27608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 17 x 29

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 232 and 238 is 27608.