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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4228 and 4236 the smallest integer that is 4477452 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4228 and 4236 is 4477452.
LCM(4228,4236) = 4477452
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 4228 and 4236. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4228 and 4236.
Prime Factorization of 4228
2 | 4228 |
2 | 2114 |
7 | 1057 |
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4228 are 2, 7,151. Prime factorization of 4228 in exponential form is:
4228 = 22×71×1511
Prime Factorization of 4236
2 | 4236 |
2 | 2118 |
3 | 1059 |
353 | 353 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4236 are 2, 3,353. Prime factorization of 4236 in exponential form is:
4236 = 22×31×3531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4228 and 4236.
LCM(4228,4236) = 22×31×71×1511×3531
LCM(4228,4236) = 4477452
Factors of 4228
List of positive integer factors of 4228 that divides 4228 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 151, 302, 604, 1057, 2114, 4228
Factors of 4236
List of positive integer factors of 4236 that divides 4236 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 353, 706, 1059, 1412, 2118, 4236
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4228 and 4236, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4228,4236) = 4
LCM(4228,4236) = ( 4228 × 4236) / 4
LCM(4228,4236) = 17909808 / 4
LCM(4228,4236) = 4477452
(i) The LCM of 4236 and 4228 is associative
LCM of 4228 and 4236 = LCM of 4236 and 4228
1. What is the LCM of 4228 and 4236?
Answer: LCM of 4228 and 4236 is 4477452.
2. What are the Factors of 4228?
Answer: Factors of 4228 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 151, 302, 604, 1057, 2114, 4228. There are 12 integers that are factors of 4228. The greatest factor of 4228 is 4228.
3. What are the Factors of 4236?
Answer: Factors of 4236 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 353, 706, 1059, 1412, 2118, 4236. There are 12 integers that are factors of 4236. The greatest factor of 4236 is 4236.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4228 and 4236?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4228 and 4236 = 4477452
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4228
4228 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 151
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4236
4236 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 353
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4477452 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 151 x 353
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4228 and 4236 is 4477452.