LCM for 42 and 231

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 231?

Answer: LCM of 42 and 231 is 462

(Four hundred sixty-two)

Finding LCM for 42 and 231 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 42 and 231 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 42 and 231 is 21, so

LCM = (42 × 231) ÷ 21

LCM = 9702 ÷ 21

LCM = 462

Finding LCM for 42 and 231 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 42 and 231 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 42: 42, 84, 126, 168, 210, 252, 294, 336, 378, 420, 462, 504, 546

Multiples of 231: 231, 462, 693, 924

So the LCM for 42 and 231 is 462

Finding LCM for 42 and 231 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 42 and 231 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 42: 2, 3, 7 (exponent form: 21, 31, 71)

All Prime Factors of 231: 3, 7, 11 (exponent form: 31, 71, 111)

21 × 31 × 71 × 111 = 462

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About "Least Common Multiple" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 231? (The answer is: 462). Select the first number (e.g. '42') and the second number (e.g. '231'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 231?

LCM of 42 and 231 is 462