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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 234 and 236 the smallest integer that is 27612 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 234 and 236 is 27612.
LCM(234,236) = 27612
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 236. First we will calculate the prime factors of 234 and 236.
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 236
2 | 236 |
2 | 118 |
59 | 59 |
1 |
Prime factors of 236 are 2,59. Prime factorization of 236 in exponential form is:
236 = 22×591
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 234 and 236.
LCM(234,236) = 22×32×131×591
LCM(234,236) = 27612
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 236
List of positive integer factors of 236 that divides 236 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 234 and 236, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(234,236) = 2
LCM(234,236) = ( 234 × 236) / 2
LCM(234,236) = 55224 / 2
LCM(234,236) = 27612
(i) The LCM of 236 and 234 is associative
LCM of 234 and 236 = LCM of 236 and 234
1. What is the LCM of 234 and 236?
Answer: LCM of 234 and 236 is 27612.
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 236?
Answer: Factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236. There are 6 integers that are factors of 236. The greatest factor of 236 is 236.
4. How to Find the LCM of 234 and 236?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 234 and 236 = 27612
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 234
234 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 236
236 = 2 x 2 x 59
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 27612 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 59
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 234 and 236 is 27612.