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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 244 and 247 the smallest integer that is 60268 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 244 and 247 is 60268.
LCM(244,247) = 60268
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 244 and 247. First we will calculate the prime factors of 244 and 247.
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
Prime Factorization of 247
13 | 247 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 247 are 13,19. Prime factorization of 247 in exponential form is:
247 = 131×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 244 and 247.
LCM(244,247) = 22×131×191×611
LCM(244,247) = 60268
Factors of 244
List of positive integer factors of 244 that divides 244 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 61, 122, 244
Factors of 247
List of positive integer factors of 247 that divides 247 without a remainder.
1, 13, 19, 247
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 244 and 247, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(244,247) = 1
LCM(244,247) = ( 244 × 247) / 1
LCM(244,247) = 60268 / 1
LCM(244,247) = 60268
(i) The LCM of 247 and 244 is associative
LCM of 244 and 247 = LCM of 247 and 244
1. What is the LCM of 244 and 247?
Answer: LCM of 244 and 247 is 60268.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 247?
Answer: Factors of 247 are 1, 13, 19, 247. There are 4 integers that are factors of 247. The greatest factor of 247 is 247.
4. How to Find the LCM of 244 and 247?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 244 and 247 = 60268
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 244
244 = 2 x 2 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 247
247 = 13 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 60268 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 19 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 244 and 247 is 60268.