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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8234 and 8242 the smallest integer that is 33932314 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8234 and 8242 is 33932314.
LCM(8234,8242) = 33932314
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 8234 and 8242. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8234 and 8242.
Prime Factorization of 8234
2 | 8234 |
23 | 4117 |
179 | 179 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8234 are 2, 23,179. Prime factorization of 8234 in exponential form is:
8234 = 21×231×1791
Prime Factorization of 8242
2 | 8242 |
13 | 4121 |
317 | 317 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8242 are 2, 13,317. Prime factorization of 8242 in exponential form is:
8242 = 21×131×3171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8234 and 8242.
LCM(8234,8242) = 21×131×231×1791×3171
LCM(8234,8242) = 33932314
Factors of 8234
List of positive integer factors of 8234 that divides 8234 without a remainder.
1, 2, 23, 46, 179, 358, 4117, 8234
Factors of 8242
List of positive integer factors of 8242 that divides 8242 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 317, 634, 4121, 8242
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8234 and 8242, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8234,8242) = 2
LCM(8234,8242) = ( 8234 × 8242) / 2
LCM(8234,8242) = 67864628 / 2
LCM(8234,8242) = 33932314
(i) The LCM of 8242 and 8234 is associative
LCM of 8234 and 8242 = LCM of 8242 and 8234
1. What is the LCM of 8234 and 8242?
Answer: LCM of 8234 and 8242 is 33932314.
2. What are the Factors of 8234?
Answer: Factors of 8234 are 1, 2, 23, 46, 179, 358, 4117, 8234. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8234. The greatest factor of 8234 is 8234.
3. What are the Factors of 8242?
Answer: Factors of 8242 are 1, 2, 13, 26, 317, 634, 4121, 8242. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8242. The greatest factor of 8242 is 8242.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8234 and 8242?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8234 and 8242 = 33932314
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8234
8234 = 2 x 23 x 179
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8242
8242 = 2 x 13 x 317
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 33932314 = 2 x 13 x 23 x 179 x 317
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8234 and 8242 is 33932314.