Least Common Multiple of 8234 and 8242

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

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

LCM of 8234 and 8242

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

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Least Common Multiple of 8234 and 8242

LCM of 8234 and 8242 is 33932314

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

Least Common Multiple of 8234 and 8242 with GCF Formula

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

Properties of LCM 8234 and 8242

(i) The LCM of 8242 and 8234 is associative

LCM of 8234 and 8242 = LCM of 8242 and 8234

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 8234 and 8242

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.