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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 243 and 250 the smallest integer that is 60750 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 243 and 250 is 60750.
LCM(243,250) = 60750
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 243 and 250. First we will calculate the prime factors of 243 and 250.
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
Prime Factorization of 250
2 | 250 |
5 | 125 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 250 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 250 in exponential form is:
250 = 21×53
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 243 and 250.
LCM(243,250) = 21×35×53
LCM(243,250) = 60750
Factors of 243
List of positive integer factors of 243 that divides 243 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243
Factors of 250
List of positive integer factors of 250 that divides 250 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 125, 250
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 243 and 250, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(243,250) = 1
LCM(243,250) = ( 243 × 250) / 1
LCM(243,250) = 60750 / 1
LCM(243,250) = 60750
(i) The LCM of 250 and 243 is associative
LCM of 243 and 250 = LCM of 250 and 243
1. What is the LCM of 243 and 250?
Answer: LCM of 243 and 250 is 60750.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 250?
Answer: Factors of 250 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 125, 250. There are 8 integers that are factors of 250. The greatest factor of 250 is 250.
4. How to Find the LCM of 243 and 250?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 243 and 250 = 60750
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 243
243 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 250
250 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 60750 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 5
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 243 and 250 is 60750.