Least Common Multiple of 2042 and 2046

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2042 and 2046 the smallest integer that is 2088966 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2042 and 2046 is 2088966.

LCM(2042,2046) = 2088966

LCM of 2042 and 2046

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2042 and 2046

LCM of 2042 and 2046 is 2088966

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2042 and 2046. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2042 and 2046.

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

Prime Factorization of 2046


2 2046
3 1023
11 341
31 31
1

Prime factors of 2046 are 2, 3, 11,31. Prime factorization of 2046 in exponential form is:

2046 = 21×31×111×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2042 and 2046.

LCM(2042,2046) = 21×31×111×311×10211
LCM(2042,2046) = 2088966

Factors of 2042

List of positive integer factors of 2042 that divides 2042 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1021, 2042

Factors of 2046

List of positive integer factors of 2046 that divides 2046 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 31, 33, 62, 66, 93, 186, 341, 682, 1023, 2046

Least Common Multiple of 2042 and 2046 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2042 and 2046, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2042,2046) = 2
LCM(2042,2046) = ( 2042 × 2046) / 2
LCM(2042,2046) = 4177932 / 2
LCM(2042,2046) = 2088966

Properties of LCM 2042 and 2046

(i) The LCM of 2046 and 2042 is associative

LCM of 2042 and 2046 = LCM of 2046 and 2042

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2042 and 2046

1. What is the LCM of 2042 and 2046?

Answer: LCM of 2042 and 2046 is 2088966.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 2046?

Answer: Factors of 2046 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 31, 33, 62, 66, 93, 186, 341, 682, 1023, 2046. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2046. The greatest factor of 2046 is 2046.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2042 and 2046?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2042 and 2046 = 2088966

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2042

2042 = 2 x 1021

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2046

2046 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 31

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

LCM = 2088966 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 31 x 1021

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2042 and 2046 is 2088966.