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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3215 and 3222 the smallest integer that is 10358730 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3215 and 3222 is 10358730.
LCM(3215,3222) = 10358730
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 3215 and 3222. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3215 and 3222.
Prime Factorization of 3215
5 | 3215 |
643 | 643 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3215 are 5,643. Prime factorization of 3215 in exponential form is:
3215 = 51×6431
Prime Factorization of 3222
2 | 3222 |
3 | 1611 |
3 | 537 |
179 | 179 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3222 are 2, 3,179. Prime factorization of 3222 in exponential form is:
3222 = 21×32×1791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3215 and 3222.
LCM(3215,3222) = 21×32×51×1791×6431
LCM(3215,3222) = 10358730
Factors of 3215
List of positive integer factors of 3215 that divides 3215 without a remainder.
1, 5, 643, 3215
Factors of 3222
List of positive integer factors of 3222 that divides 3222 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 179, 358, 537, 1074, 1611, 3222
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3215 and 3222, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3215,3222) = 1
LCM(3215,3222) = ( 3215 × 3222) / 1
LCM(3215,3222) = 10358730 / 1
LCM(3215,3222) = 10358730
(i) The LCM of 3222 and 3215 is associative
LCM of 3215 and 3222 = LCM of 3222 and 3215
1. What is the LCM of 3215 and 3222?
Answer: LCM of 3215 and 3222 is 10358730.
2. What are the Factors of 3215?
Answer: Factors of 3215 are 1, 5, 643, 3215. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3215. The greatest factor of 3215 is 3215.
3. What are the Factors of 3222?
Answer: Factors of 3222 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 179, 358, 537, 1074, 1611, 3222. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3222. The greatest factor of 3222 is 3222.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3215 and 3222?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3215 and 3222 = 10358730
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3215
3215 = 5 x 643
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3222
3222 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 179
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 10358730 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 179 x 643
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3215 and 3222 is 10358730.