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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 235 and 242 the smallest integer that is 56870 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 235 and 242 is 56870.
LCM(235,242) = 56870
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 235 and 242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 235 and 242.
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
Prime Factorization of 242
2 | 242 |
11 | 121 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 242 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 242 in exponential form is:
242 = 21×112
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 235 and 242.
LCM(235,242) = 21×51×112×471
LCM(235,242) = 56870
Factors of 235
List of positive integer factors of 235 that divides 235 without a remainder.
1, 5, 47, 235
Factors of 242
List of positive integer factors of 242 that divides 242 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 121, 242
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 235 and 242, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(235,242) = 1
LCM(235,242) = ( 235 × 242) / 1
LCM(235,242) = 56870 / 1
LCM(235,242) = 56870
(i) The LCM of 242 and 235 is associative
LCM of 235 and 242 = LCM of 242 and 235
1. What is the LCM of 235 and 242?
Answer: LCM of 235 and 242 is 56870.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 242?
Answer: Factors of 242 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 121, 242. There are 6 integers that are factors of 242. The greatest factor of 242 is 242.
4. How to Find the LCM of 235 and 242?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 235 and 242 = 56870
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 235
235 = 5 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 242
242 = 2 x 11 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 56870 = 2 x 5 x 11 x 11 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 235 and 242 is 56870.