Least Common Multiple of 246 and 250

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 246 and 250 the smallest integer that is 30750 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 246 and 250 is 30750.

LCM(246,250) = 30750

LCM of 246 and 250

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 246 and 250

LCM of 246 and 250 is 30750

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 246 and 250. First we will calculate the prime factors of 246 and 250.

Prime Factorization of 246


2 246
3 123
41 41
1

Prime factors of 246 are 2, 3,41. Prime factorization of 246 in exponential form is:

246 = 21×31×411

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 246 and 250.

LCM(246,250) = 21×31×53×411
LCM(246,250) = 30750

Factors of 246

List of positive integer factors of 246 that divides 246 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 41, 82, 123, 246

Factors of 250

List of positive integer factors of 250 that divides 250 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 125, 250

Least Common Multiple of 246 and 250 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 246 and 250, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(246,250) = 2
LCM(246,250) = ( 246 × 250) / 2
LCM(246,250) = 61500 / 2
LCM(246,250) = 30750

Properties of LCM 246 and 250

(i) The LCM of 250 and 246 is associative

LCM of 246 and 250 = LCM of 250 and 246

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 246 and 250

1. What is the LCM of 246 and 250?

Answer: LCM of 246 and 250 is 30750.

2. What are the Factors of 246?

Answer: Factors of 246 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 41, 82, 123, 246. There are 8 integers that are factors of 246. The greatest factor of 246 is 246.

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 246 and 250?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 246 and 250 = 30750

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 246

246 = 2 x 3 x 41

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 = 30750 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 41

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 246 and 250 is 30750.