Least Common Multiple of 1046 and 1048

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1046 and 1048 the smallest integer that is 548104 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1046 and 1048 is 548104.

LCM(1046,1048) = 548104

LCM of 1046 and 1048

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1046 and 1048

LCM of 1046 and 1048 is 548104

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1046 and 1048. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1046 and 1048.

Prime Factorization of 1046


2 1046
523 523
1

Prime factors of 1046 are 2,523. Prime factorization of 1046 in exponential form is:

1046 = 21×5231

Prime Factorization of 1048


2 1048
2 524
2 262
131 131
1

Prime factors of 1048 are 2,131. Prime factorization of 1048 in exponential form is:

1048 = 23×1311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1046 and 1048.

LCM(1046,1048) = 23×1311×5231
LCM(1046,1048) = 548104

Factors of 1046

List of positive integer factors of 1046 that divides 1046 without a remainder.

1, 2, 523, 1046

Factors of 1048

List of positive integer factors of 1048 that divides 1048 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 131, 262, 524, 1048

Least Common Multiple of 1046 and 1048 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1046 and 1048, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1046,1048) = 2
LCM(1046,1048) = ( 1046 × 1048) / 2
LCM(1046,1048) = 1096208 / 2
LCM(1046,1048) = 548104

Properties of LCM 1046 and 1048

(i) The LCM of 1048 and 1046 is associative

LCM of 1046 and 1048 = LCM of 1048 and 1046

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1046 and 1048

1. What is the LCM of 1046 and 1048?

Answer: LCM of 1046 and 1048 is 548104.

2. What are the Factors of 1046?

Answer: Factors of 1046 are 1, 2, 523, 1046. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1046. The greatest factor of 1046 is 1046.

3. What are the Factors of 1048?

Answer: Factors of 1048 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 131, 262, 524, 1048. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1048. The greatest factor of 1048 is 1048.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1046 and 1048?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1046 and 1048 = 548104

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1046

1046 = 2 x 523

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1048

1048 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 131

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

LCM = 548104 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 131 x 523

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1046 and 1048 is 548104.