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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5235 and 5242 the smallest integer that is 27441870 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5235 and 5242 is 27441870.
LCM(5235,5242) = 27441870
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 5235 and 5242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5235 and 5242.
Prime Factorization of 5235
3 | 5235 |
5 | 1745 |
349 | 349 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5235 are 3, 5,349. Prime factorization of 5235 in exponential form is:
5235 = 31×51×3491
Prime Factorization of 5242
2 | 5242 |
2621 | 2621 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5242 are 2,2621. Prime factorization of 5242 in exponential form is:
5242 = 21×26211
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5235 and 5242.
LCM(5235,5242) = 21×31×51×3491×26211
LCM(5235,5242) = 27441870
Factors of 5235
List of positive integer factors of 5235 that divides 5235 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 15, 349, 1047, 1745, 5235
Factors of 5242
List of positive integer factors of 5242 that divides 5242 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2621, 5242
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5235 and 5242, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5235,5242) = 1
LCM(5235,5242) = ( 5235 × 5242) / 1
LCM(5235,5242) = 27441870 / 1
LCM(5235,5242) = 27441870
(i) The LCM of 5242 and 5235 is associative
LCM of 5235 and 5242 = LCM of 5242 and 5235
1. What is the LCM of 5235 and 5242?
Answer: LCM of 5235 and 5242 is 27441870.
2. What are the Factors of 5235?
Answer: Factors of 5235 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 349, 1047, 1745, 5235. There are 8 integers that are factors of 5235. The greatest factor of 5235 is 5235.
3. What are the Factors of 5242?
Answer: Factors of 5242 are 1, 2, 2621, 5242. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5242. The greatest factor of 5242 is 5242.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5235 and 5242?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5235 and 5242 = 27441870
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5235
5235 = 3 x 5 x 349
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5242
5242 = 2 x 2621
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 27441870 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 349 x 2621
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5235 and 5242 is 27441870.