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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2034 and 2042 the smallest integer that is 2076714 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2034 and 2042 is 2076714.
LCM(2034,2042) = 2076714
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 2034 and 2042. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2034 and 2042.
Prime Factorization of 2034
2 | 2034 |
3 | 1017 |
3 | 339 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2034 are 2, 3,113. Prime factorization of 2034 in exponential form is:
2034 = 21×32×1131
Prime Factorization of 2042
2 | 2042 |
1021 | 1021 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2042 are 2,1021. Prime factorization of 2042 in exponential form is:
2042 = 21×10211
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2034 and 2042.
LCM(2034,2042) = 21×32×1131×10211
LCM(2034,2042) = 2076714
Factors of 2034
List of positive integer factors of 2034 that divides 2034 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 113, 226, 339, 678, 1017, 2034
Factors of 2042
List of positive integer factors of 2042 that divides 2042 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1021, 2042
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2034 and 2042, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2034,2042) = 2
LCM(2034,2042) = ( 2034 × 2042) / 2
LCM(2034,2042) = 4153428 / 2
LCM(2034,2042) = 2076714
(i) The LCM of 2042 and 2034 is associative
LCM of 2034 and 2042 = LCM of 2042 and 2034
1. What is the LCM of 2034 and 2042?
Answer: LCM of 2034 and 2042 is 2076714.
2. What are the Factors of 2034?
Answer: Factors of 2034 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 113, 226, 339, 678, 1017, 2034. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2034. The greatest factor of 2034 is 2034.
3. What are the Factors of 2042?
Answer: Factors of 2042 are 1, 2, 1021, 2042. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2042. The greatest factor of 2042 is 2042.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2034 and 2042?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2034 and 2042 = 2076714
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2034
2034 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2042
2042 = 2 x 1021
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2076714 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 113 x 1021
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2034 and 2042 is 2076714.