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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 241 and 244 the smallest integer that is 58804 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 241 and 244 is 58804.
LCM(241,244) = 58804
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 244. First we will calculate the prime factors of 241 and 244.
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 244
2 | 244 |
2 | 122 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 244 are 2,61. Prime factorization of 244 in exponential form is:
244 = 22×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 241 and 244.
LCM(241,244) = 22×611×2411
LCM(241,244) = 58804
Factors of 241
List of positive integer factors of 241 that divides 241 without a remainder.
1, 241
Factors of 244
List of positive integer factors of 244 that divides 244 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 61, 122, 244
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 241 and 244, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(241,244) = 1
LCM(241,244) = ( 241 × 244) / 1
LCM(241,244) = 58804 / 1
LCM(241,244) = 58804
(i) The LCM of 244 and 241 is associative
LCM of 241 and 244 = LCM of 244 and 241
1. What is the LCM of 241 and 244?
Answer: LCM of 241 and 244 is 58804.
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 244?
Answer: Factors of 244 are 1, 2, 4, 61, 122, 244. There are 6 integers that are factors of 244. The greatest factor of 244 is 244.
4. How to Find the LCM of 241 and 244?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 241 and 244 = 58804
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 241
241 = 241
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 244
244 = 2 x 2 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 58804 = 2 x 2 x 61 x 241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 241 and 244 is 58804.