Least Common Multiple of 4238 and 4242

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4238 and 4242 the smallest integer that is 8988798 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4238 and 4242 is 8988798.

LCM(4238,4242) = 8988798

LCM of 4238 and 4242

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

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Least Common Multiple of 4238 and 4242

LCM of 4238 and 4242 is 8988798

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 4238 and 4242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4238 and 4242.

Prime Factorization of 4238


2 4238
13 2119
163 163
1

Prime factors of 4238 are 2, 13,163. Prime factorization of 4238 in exponential form is:

4238 = 21×131×1631

Prime Factorization of 4242


2 4242
3 2121
7 707
101 101
1

Prime factors of 4242 are 2, 3, 7,101. Prime factorization of 4242 in exponential form is:

4242 = 21×31×71×1011

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4238 and 4242.

LCM(4238,4242) = 21×31×71×131×1011×1631
LCM(4238,4242) = 8988798

Factors of 4238

List of positive integer factors of 4238 that divides 4238 without a remainder.

1, 2, 13, 26, 163, 326, 2119, 4238

Factors of 4242

List of positive integer factors of 4242 that divides 4242 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 101, 202, 303, 606, 707, 1414, 2121, 4242

Least Common Multiple of 4238 and 4242 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4238 and 4242, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(4238,4242) = 2
LCM(4238,4242) = ( 4238 × 4242) / 2
LCM(4238,4242) = 17977596 / 2
LCM(4238,4242) = 8988798

Properties of LCM 4238 and 4242

(i) The LCM of 4242 and 4238 is associative

LCM of 4238 and 4242 = LCM of 4242 and 4238

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 4238 and 4242

1. What is the LCM of 4238 and 4242?

Answer: LCM of 4238 and 4242 is 8988798.

2. What are the Factors of 4238?

Answer: Factors of 4238 are 1, 2, 13, 26, 163, 326, 2119, 4238. There are 8 integers that are factors of 4238. The greatest factor of 4238 is 4238.

3. What are the Factors of 4242?

Answer: Factors of 4242 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 101, 202, 303, 606, 707, 1414, 2121, 4242. There are 16 integers that are factors of 4242. The greatest factor of 4242 is 4242.

4. How to Find the LCM of 4238 and 4242?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 4238 and 4242 = 8988798

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4238

4238 = 2 x 13 x 163

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4242

4242 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 101

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

LCM = 8988798 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 x 101 x 163

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4238 and 4242 is 8988798.