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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 234 and 239 the smallest integer that is 55926 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 234 and 239 is 55926.
LCM(234,239) = 55926
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 239. First we will calculate the prime factors of 234 and 239.
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 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 234 and 239.
LCM(234,239) = 21×32×131×2391
LCM(234,239) = 55926
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 239
List of positive integer factors of 239 that divides 239 without a remainder.
1, 239
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 234 and 239, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(234,239) = 1
LCM(234,239) = ( 234 × 239) / 1
LCM(234,239) = 55926 / 1
LCM(234,239) = 55926
(i) The LCM of 239 and 234 is associative
LCM of 234 and 239 = LCM of 239 and 234
1. What is the LCM of 234 and 239?
Answer: LCM of 234 and 239 is 55926.
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 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 234 and 239?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 234 and 239 = 55926
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 234
234 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13
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 = 55926 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 239
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 234 and 239 is 55926.