Least Common Multiple of 234 and 236

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

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

LCM of 234 and 236

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

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Least Common Multiple of 234 and 236

LCM of 234 and 236 is 27612

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

Least Common Multiple of 234 and 236 with GCF Formula

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

Properties of LCM 234 and 236

(i) The LCM of 236 and 234 is associative

LCM of 234 and 236 = LCM of 236 and 234

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 234 and 236

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.