Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2022 and 2026 the smallest integer that is 2048286 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2022 and 2026 is 2048286.
LCM(2022,2026) = 2048286
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 2022 and 2026. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2022 and 2026.
Prime Factorization of 2022
2 | 2022 |
3 | 1011 |
337 | 337 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2022 are 2, 3,337. Prime factorization of 2022 in exponential form is:
2022 = 21×31×3371
Prime Factorization of 2026
2 | 2026 |
1013 | 1013 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2026 are 2,1013. Prime factorization of 2026 in exponential form is:
2026 = 21×10131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2022 and 2026.
LCM(2022,2026) = 21×31×3371×10131
LCM(2022,2026) = 2048286
Factors of 2022
List of positive integer factors of 2022 that divides 2022 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 337, 674, 1011, 2022
Factors of 2026
List of positive integer factors of 2026 that divides 2026 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1013, 2026
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2022 and 2026, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2022,2026) = 2
LCM(2022,2026) = ( 2022 × 2026) / 2
LCM(2022,2026) = 4096572 / 2
LCM(2022,2026) = 2048286
(i) The LCM of 2026 and 2022 is associative
LCM of 2022 and 2026 = LCM of 2026 and 2022
1. What is the LCM of 2022 and 2026?
Answer: LCM of 2022 and 2026 is 2048286.
2. What are the Factors of 2022?
Answer: Factors of 2022 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 337, 674, 1011, 2022. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2022. The greatest factor of 2022 is 2022.
3. What are the Factors of 2026?
Answer: Factors of 2026 are 1, 2, 1013, 2026. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2026. The greatest factor of 2026 is 2026.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2022 and 2026?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2022 and 2026 = 2048286
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2022
2022 = 2 x 3 x 337
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2026
2026 = 2 x 1013
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2048286 = 2 x 3 x 337 x 1013
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2022 and 2026 is 2048286.