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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 244 and 250 the smallest integer that is 30500 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 244 and 250 is 30500.
LCM(244,250) = 30500
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 250. First we will calculate the prime factors of 244 and 250.
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 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 244 and 250.
LCM(244,250) = 22×53×611
LCM(244,250) = 30500
Factors of 244
List of positive integer factors of 244 that divides 244 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 61, 122, 244
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 244 and 250, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(244,250) = 2
LCM(244,250) = ( 244 × 250) / 2
LCM(244,250) = 61000 / 2
LCM(244,250) = 30500
(i) The LCM of 250 and 244 is associative
LCM of 244 and 250 = LCM of 250 and 244
1. What is the LCM of 244 and 250?
Answer: LCM of 244 and 250 is 30500.
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 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 244 and 250?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 244 and 250 = 30500
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 244
244 = 2 x 2 x 61
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 = 30500 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 244 and 250 is 30500.