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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 239 and 243 the smallest integer that is 58077 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 239 and 243 is 58077.
LCM(239,243) = 58077
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 239 and 243. First we will calculate the prime factors of 239 and 243.
Prime Factorization of 239
239 | 239 |
1 |
Prime factors of 239 are 239. Prime factorization of 239 in exponential form is:
239 = 2391
Prime Factorization of 243
3 | 243 |
3 | 81 |
3 | 27 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 243 are 3. Prime factorization of 243 in exponential form is:
243 = 35
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 239 and 243.
LCM(239,243) = 35×2391
LCM(239,243) = 58077
Factors of 239
List of positive integer factors of 239 that divides 239 without a remainder.
1, 239
Factors of 243
List of positive integer factors of 243 that divides 243 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 239 and 243, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(239,243) = 1
LCM(239,243) = ( 239 × 243) / 1
LCM(239,243) = 58077 / 1
LCM(239,243) = 58077
(i) The LCM of 243 and 239 is associative
LCM of 239 and 243 = LCM of 243 and 239
1. What is the LCM of 239 and 243?
Answer: LCM of 239 and 243 is 58077.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 243?
Answer: Factors of 243 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243. There are 6 integers that are factors of 243. The greatest factor of 243 is 243.
4. How to Find the LCM of 239 and 243?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 239 and 243 = 58077
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 239
239 = 239
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 243
243 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 58077 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 239
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 239 and 243 is 58077.