Least Common Multiple of 7218 and 7222

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7218 and 7222 the smallest integer that is 26064198 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7218 and 7222 is 26064198.

LCM(7218,7222) = 26064198

LCM of 7218 and 7222

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

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Least Common Multiple of 7218 and 7222

LCM of 7218 and 7222 is 26064198

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 7218 and 7222. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7218 and 7222.

Prime Factorization of 7218


2 7218
3 3609
3 1203
401 401
1

Prime factors of 7218 are 2, 3,401. Prime factorization of 7218 in exponential form is:

7218 = 21×32×4011

Prime Factorization of 7222


2 7222
23 3611
157 157
1

Prime factors of 7222 are 2, 23,157. Prime factorization of 7222 in exponential form is:

7222 = 21×231×1571

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7218 and 7222.

LCM(7218,7222) = 21×32×231×1571×4011
LCM(7218,7222) = 26064198

Factors of 7218

List of positive integer factors of 7218 that divides 7218 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 401, 802, 1203, 2406, 3609, 7218

Factors of 7222

List of positive integer factors of 7222 that divides 7222 without a remainder.

1, 2, 23, 46, 157, 314, 3611, 7222

Least Common Multiple of 7218 and 7222 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7218 and 7222, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(7218,7222) = 2
LCM(7218,7222) = ( 7218 × 7222) / 2
LCM(7218,7222) = 52128396 / 2
LCM(7218,7222) = 26064198

Properties of LCM 7218 and 7222

(i) The LCM of 7222 and 7218 is associative

LCM of 7218 and 7222 = LCM of 7222 and 7218

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 7218 and 7222

1. What is the LCM of 7218 and 7222?

Answer: LCM of 7218 and 7222 is 26064198.

2. What are the Factors of 7218?

Answer: Factors of 7218 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 401, 802, 1203, 2406, 3609, 7218. There are 12 integers that are factors of 7218. The greatest factor of 7218 is 7218.

3. What are the Factors of 7222?

Answer: Factors of 7222 are 1, 2, 23, 46, 157, 314, 3611, 7222. There are 8 integers that are factors of 7222. The greatest factor of 7222 is 7222.

4. How to Find the LCM of 7218 and 7222?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 7218 and 7222 = 26064198

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7218

7218 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 401

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7222

7222 = 2 x 23 x 157

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

LCM = 26064198 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 23 x 157 x 401

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7218 and 7222 is 26064198.