Least Common Multiple of 7204 and 7212

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7204 and 7212 the smallest integer that is 12988812 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7204 and 7212 is 12988812.

LCM(7204,7212) = 12988812

LCM of 7204 and 7212

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

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Least Common Multiple of 7204 and 7212

LCM of 7204 and 7212 is 12988812

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 7204 and 7212. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7204 and 7212.

Prime Factorization of 7204


2 7204
2 3602
1801 1801
1

Prime factors of 7204 are 2,1801. Prime factorization of 7204 in exponential form is:

7204 = 22×18011

Prime Factorization of 7212


2 7212
2 3606
3 1803
601 601
1

Prime factors of 7212 are 2, 3,601. Prime factorization of 7212 in exponential form is:

7212 = 22×31×6011

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7204 and 7212.

LCM(7204,7212) = 22×31×6011×18011
LCM(7204,7212) = 12988812

Factors of 7204

List of positive integer factors of 7204 that divides 7204 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 1801, 3602, 7204

Factors of 7212

List of positive integer factors of 7212 that divides 7212 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 601, 1202, 1803, 2404, 3606, 7212

Least Common Multiple of 7204 and 7212 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7204 and 7212, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(7204,7212) = 4
LCM(7204,7212) = ( 7204 × 7212) / 4
LCM(7204,7212) = 51955248 / 4
LCM(7204,7212) = 12988812

Properties of LCM 7204 and 7212

(i) The LCM of 7212 and 7204 is associative

LCM of 7204 and 7212 = LCM of 7212 and 7204

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 7204 and 7212

1. What is the LCM of 7204 and 7212?

Answer: LCM of 7204 and 7212 is 12988812.

2. What are the Factors of 7204?

Answer: Factors of 7204 are 1, 2, 4, 1801, 3602, 7204. There are 6 integers that are factors of 7204. The greatest factor of 7204 is 7204.

3. What are the Factors of 7212?

Answer: Factors of 7212 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 601, 1202, 1803, 2404, 3606, 7212. There are 12 integers that are factors of 7212. The greatest factor of 7212 is 7212.

4. How to Find the LCM of 7204 and 7212?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 7204 and 7212 = 12988812

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7204

7204 = 2 x 2 x 1801

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7212

7212 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 601

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

LCM = 12988812 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 601 x 1801

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7204 and 7212 is 12988812.