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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 241 and 243 the smallest integer that is 58563 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 241 and 243 is 58563.
LCM(241,243) = 58563
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 241 and 243. First we will calculate the prime factors of 241 and 243.
Prime Factorization of 241
241 | 241 |
1 |
Prime factors of 241 are 241. Prime factorization of 241 in exponential form is:
241 = 2411
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 241 and 243.
LCM(241,243) = 35×2411
LCM(241,243) = 58563
Factors of 241
List of positive integer factors of 241 that divides 241 without a remainder.
1, 241
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 241 and 243, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(241,243) = 1
LCM(241,243) = ( 241 × 243) / 1
LCM(241,243) = 58563 / 1
LCM(241,243) = 58563
(i) The LCM of 243 and 241 is associative
LCM of 241 and 243 = LCM of 243 and 241
1. What is the LCM of 241 and 243?
Answer: LCM of 241 and 243 is 58563.
2. 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.
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 241 and 243?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 241 and 243 = 58563
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 241
241 = 241
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 = 58563 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 241 and 243 is 58563.