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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 249 and 251 the smallest integer that is 62499 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 249 and 251 is 62499.
LCM(249,251) = 62499
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 249 and 251. First we will calculate the prime factors of 249 and 251.
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
Prime Factorization of 251
251 | 251 |
1 |
Prime factors of 251 are 251. Prime factorization of 251 in exponential form is:
251 = 2511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 249 and 251.
LCM(249,251) = 31×831×2511
LCM(249,251) = 62499
Factors of 249
List of positive integer factors of 249 that divides 249 without a remainder.
1, 3, 83, 249
Factors of 251
List of positive integer factors of 251 that divides 251 without a remainder.
1, 251
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 249 and 251, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(249,251) = 1
LCM(249,251) = ( 249 × 251) / 1
LCM(249,251) = 62499 / 1
LCM(249,251) = 62499
(i) The LCM of 251 and 249 is associative
LCM of 249 and 251 = LCM of 251 and 249
1. What is the LCM of 249 and 251?
Answer: LCM of 249 and 251 is 62499.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 251?
Answer: Factors of 251 are 1, 251. There are 2 integers that are factors of 251. The greatest factor of 251 is 251.
4. How to Find the LCM of 249 and 251?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 249 and 251 = 62499
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 249
249 = 3 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 251
251 = 251
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 62499 = 3 x 83 x 251
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 249 and 251 is 62499.