Least Common Multiple of 248 and 249

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 248 and 249 the smallest integer that is 61752 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 248 and 249 is 61752.

LCM(248,249) = 61752

LCM of 248 and 249

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

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Least Common Multiple of 248 and 249

LCM of 248 and 249 is 61752

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 248 and 249. First we will calculate the prime factors of 248 and 249.

Prime Factorization of 248


2 248
2 124
2 62
31 31
1

Prime factors of 248 are 2,31. Prime factorization of 248 in exponential form is:

248 = 23×311

Prime Factorization of 249


3 249
83 83
1

Prime factors of 249 are 3,83. Prime factorization of 249 in exponential form is:

249 = 31×831

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 248 and 249.

LCM(248,249) = 23×31×311×831
LCM(248,249) = 61752

Factors of 248

List of positive integer factors of 248 that divides 248 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 31, 62, 124, 248

Factors of 249

List of positive integer factors of 249 that divides 249 without a remainder.

1, 3, 83, 249

Least Common Multiple of 248 and 249 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 248 and 249, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(248,249) = 1
LCM(248,249) = ( 248 × 249) / 1
LCM(248,249) = 61752 / 1
LCM(248,249) = 61752

Properties of LCM 248 and 249

(i) The LCM of 249 and 248 is associative

LCM of 248 and 249 = LCM of 249 and 248

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 248 and 249

1. What is the LCM of 248 and 249?

Answer: LCM of 248 and 249 is 61752.

2. What are the Factors of 248?

Answer: Factors of 248 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 31, 62, 124, 248. There are 8 integers that are factors of 248. The greatest factor of 248 is 248.

3. What are the Factors of 249?

Answer: Factors of 249 are 1, 3, 83, 249. There are 4 integers that are factors of 249. The greatest factor of 249 is 249.

4. How to Find the LCM of 248 and 249?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 248 and 249 = 61752

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 248

248 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 31

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 249

249 = 3 x 83

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 61752 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 31 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 248 and 249 is 61752.