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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 234 and 241 the smallest integer that is 56394 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 234 and 241 is 56394.
LCM(234,241) = 56394
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 241. First we will calculate the prime factors of 234 and 241.
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 241
241 | 241 |
1 |
Prime factors of 241 are 241. Prime factorization of 241 in exponential form is:
241 = 2411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 234 and 241.
LCM(234,241) = 21×32×131×2411
LCM(234,241) = 56394
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 241
List of positive integer factors of 241 that divides 241 without a remainder.
1, 241
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 234 and 241, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(234,241) = 1
LCM(234,241) = ( 234 × 241) / 1
LCM(234,241) = 56394 / 1
LCM(234,241) = 56394
(i) The LCM of 241 and 234 is associative
LCM of 234 and 241 = LCM of 241 and 234
1. What is the LCM of 234 and 241?
Answer: LCM of 234 and 241 is 56394.
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 241?
Answer: Factors of 241 are 1, 241. There are 2 integers that are factors of 241. The greatest factor of 241 is 241.
4. How to Find the LCM of 234 and 241?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 234 and 241 = 56394
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 234
234 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 241
241 = 241
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 56394 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 234 and 241 is 56394.