Least Common Multiple of 3237 and 3243

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3237 and 3243 the smallest integer that is 3499197 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3237 and 3243 is 3499197.

LCM(3237,3243) = 3499197

LCM of 3237 and 3243

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3237 and 3243

LCM of 3237 and 3243 is 3499197

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3237 and 3243. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3237 and 3243.

Prime Factorization of 3237


3 3237
13 1079
83 83
1

Prime factors of 3237 are 3, 13,83. Prime factorization of 3237 in exponential form is:

3237 = 31×131×831

Prime Factorization of 3243


3 3243
23 1081
47 47
1

Prime factors of 3243 are 3, 23,47. Prime factorization of 3243 in exponential form is:

3243 = 31×231×471

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3237 and 3243.

LCM(3237,3243) = 31×131×231×471×831
LCM(3237,3243) = 3499197

Factors of 3237

List of positive integer factors of 3237 that divides 3237 without a remainder.

1, 3, 13, 39, 83, 249, 1079, 3237

Factors of 3243

List of positive integer factors of 3243 that divides 3243 without a remainder.

1, 3, 23, 47, 69, 141, 1081, 3243

Least Common Multiple of 3237 and 3243 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3237 and 3243, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3237,3243) = 3
LCM(3237,3243) = ( 3237 × 3243) / 3
LCM(3237,3243) = 10497591 / 3
LCM(3237,3243) = 3499197

Properties of LCM 3237 and 3243

(i) The LCM of 3243 and 3237 is associative

LCM of 3237 and 3243 = LCM of 3243 and 3237

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3237 and 3243

1. What is the LCM of 3237 and 3243?

Answer: LCM of 3237 and 3243 is 3499197.

2. What are the Factors of 3237?

Answer: Factors of 3237 are 1, 3, 13, 39, 83, 249, 1079, 3237. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3237. The greatest factor of 3237 is 3237.

3. What are the Factors of 3243?

Answer: Factors of 3243 are 1, 3, 23, 47, 69, 141, 1081, 3243. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3243. The greatest factor of 3243 is 3243.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3237 and 3243?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3237 and 3243 = 3499197

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3237

3237 = 3 x 13 x 83

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3243

3243 = 3 x 23 x 47

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

LCM = 3499197 = 3 x 13 x 23 x 47 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3237 and 3243 is 3499197.