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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3228 and 3236 the smallest integer that is 2611452 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3228 and 3236 is 2611452.
LCM(3228,3236) = 2611452
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 3228 and 3236. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3228 and 3236.
Prime Factorization of 3228
2 | 3228 |
2 | 1614 |
3 | 807 |
269 | 269 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3228 are 2, 3,269. Prime factorization of 3228 in exponential form is:
3228 = 22×31×2691
Prime Factorization of 3236
2 | 3236 |
2 | 1618 |
809 | 809 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3236 are 2,809. Prime factorization of 3236 in exponential form is:
3236 = 22×8091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3228 and 3236.
LCM(3228,3236) = 22×31×2691×8091
LCM(3228,3236) = 2611452
Factors of 3228
List of positive integer factors of 3228 that divides 3228 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 269, 538, 807, 1076, 1614, 3228
Factors of 3236
List of positive integer factors of 3236 that divides 3236 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 809, 1618, 3236
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3228 and 3236, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3228,3236) = 4
LCM(3228,3236) = ( 3228 × 3236) / 4
LCM(3228,3236) = 10445808 / 4
LCM(3228,3236) = 2611452
(i) The LCM of 3236 and 3228 is associative
LCM of 3228 and 3236 = LCM of 3236 and 3228
1. What is the LCM of 3228 and 3236?
Answer: LCM of 3228 and 3236 is 2611452.
2. What are the Factors of 3228?
Answer: Factors of 3228 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 269, 538, 807, 1076, 1614, 3228. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3228. The greatest factor of 3228 is 3228.
3. What are the Factors of 3236?
Answer: Factors of 3236 are 1, 2, 4, 809, 1618, 3236. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3236. The greatest factor of 3236 is 3236.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3228 and 3236?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3228 and 3236 = 2611452
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3228
3228 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 269
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3236
3236 = 2 x 2 x 809
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2611452 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 269 x 809
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3228 and 3236 is 2611452.