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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3222 and 3226 the smallest integer that is 5197086 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3222 and 3226 is 5197086.
LCM(3222,3226) = 5197086
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 3222 and 3226. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3222 and 3226.
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
Prime Factorization of 3226
2 | 3226 |
1613 | 1613 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3226 are 2,1613. Prime factorization of 3226 in exponential form is:
3226 = 21×16131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3222 and 3226.
LCM(3222,3226) = 21×32×1791×16131
LCM(3222,3226) = 5197086
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
Factors of 3226
List of positive integer factors of 3226 that divides 3226 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1613, 3226
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3222 and 3226, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3222,3226) = 2
LCM(3222,3226) = ( 3222 × 3226) / 2
LCM(3222,3226) = 10394172 / 2
LCM(3222,3226) = 5197086
(i) The LCM of 3226 and 3222 is associative
LCM of 3222 and 3226 = LCM of 3226 and 3222
1. What is the LCM of 3222 and 3226?
Answer: LCM of 3222 and 3226 is 5197086.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 3226?
Answer: Factors of 3226 are 1, 2, 1613, 3226. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3226. The greatest factor of 3226 is 3226.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3222 and 3226?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3222 and 3226 = 5197086
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3222
3222 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 179
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3226
3226 = 2 x 1613
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5197086 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 179 x 1613
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3222 and 3226 is 5197086.