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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 237 and 242 the smallest integer that is 57354 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 237 and 242 is 57354.
LCM(237,242) = 57354
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 237 and 242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 237 and 242.
Prime Factorization of 237
3 | 237 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 237 are 3,79. Prime factorization of 237 in exponential form is:
237 = 31×791
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 237 and 242.
LCM(237,242) = 21×31×112×791
LCM(237,242) = 57354
Factors of 237
List of positive integer factors of 237 that divides 237 without a remainder.
1, 3, 79, 237
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 237 and 242, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(237,242) = 1
LCM(237,242) = ( 237 × 242) / 1
LCM(237,242) = 57354 / 1
LCM(237,242) = 57354
(i) The LCM of 242 and 237 is associative
LCM of 237 and 242 = LCM of 242 and 237
1. What is the LCM of 237 and 242?
Answer: LCM of 237 and 242 is 57354.
2. What are the Factors of 237?
Answer: Factors of 237 are 1, 3, 79, 237. There are 4 integers that are factors of 237. The greatest factor of 237 is 237.
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 237 and 242?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 237 and 242 = 57354
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 237
237 = 3 x 79
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 = 57354 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 11 x 79
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 237 and 242 is 57354.