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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 234 and 235 the smallest integer that is 54990 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 234 and 235 is 54990.
LCM(234,235) = 54990
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 234 and 235. First we will calculate the prime factors of 234 and 235.
Prime Factorization of 234
2 | 234 |
3 | 117 |
3 | 39 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 234 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 234 in exponential form is:
234 = 21×32×131
Prime Factorization of 235
5 | 235 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 235 are 5,47. Prime factorization of 235 in exponential form is:
235 = 51×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 234 and 235.
LCM(234,235) = 21×32×51×131×471
LCM(234,235) = 54990
Factors of 234
List of positive integer factors of 234 that divides 234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 39, 78, 117, 234
Factors of 235
List of positive integer factors of 235 that divides 235 without a remainder.
1, 5, 47, 235
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 234 and 235, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(234,235) = 1
LCM(234,235) = ( 234 × 235) / 1
LCM(234,235) = 54990 / 1
LCM(234,235) = 54990
(i) The LCM of 235 and 234 is associative
LCM of 234 and 235 = LCM of 235 and 234
1. What is the LCM of 234 and 235?
Answer: LCM of 234 and 235 is 54990.
2. What are the Factors of 234?
Answer: Factors of 234 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 39, 78, 117, 234. There are 12 integers that are factors of 234. The greatest factor of 234 is 234.
3. What are the Factors of 235?
Answer: Factors of 235 are 1, 5, 47, 235. There are 4 integers that are factors of 235. The greatest factor of 235 is 235.
4. How to Find the LCM of 234 and 235?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 234 and 235 = 54990
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 234
234 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 235
235 = 5 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 54990 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 13 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 234 and 235 is 54990.