Least Common Multiple of 232 and 239

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 239 the smallest integer that is 55448 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 232 and 239 is 55448.

LCM(232,239) = 55448

LCM of 232 and 239

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

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Least Common Multiple of 232 and 239

LCM of 232 and 239 is 55448

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 232 and 239. First we will calculate the prime factors of 232 and 239.

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 239


239 239
1

Prime factors of 239 are 239. Prime factorization of 239 in exponential form is:

239 = 2391

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 232 and 239.

LCM(232,239) = 23×291×2391
LCM(232,239) = 55448

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 239

List of positive integer factors of 239 that divides 239 without a remainder.

1, 239

Least Common Multiple of 232 and 239 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 239, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(232,239) = 1
LCM(232,239) = ( 232 × 239) / 1
LCM(232,239) = 55448 / 1
LCM(232,239) = 55448

Properties of LCM 232 and 239

(i) The LCM of 239 and 232 is associative

LCM of 232 and 239 = LCM of 239 and 232

Related Least Common Multiples of 232

Related Least Common Multiples of 239

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 232 and 239

1. What is the LCM of 232 and 239?

Answer: LCM of 232 and 239 is 55448.

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 239?

Answer: Factors of 239 are 1, 239. There are 2 integers that are factors of 239. The greatest factor of 239 is 239.

4. How to Find the LCM of 232 and 239?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 232 and 239 = 55448

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 232

232 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 29

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 239

239 = 239

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

LCM = 55448 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 29 x 239

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 232 and 239 is 55448.