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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2140 and 2146 the smallest integer that is 2296220 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2140 and 2146 is 2296220.
LCM(2140,2146) = 2296220
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 2140 and 2146. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2140 and 2146.
Prime Factorization of 2140
2 | 2140 |
2 | 1070 |
5 | 535 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2140 are 2, 5,107. Prime factorization of 2140 in exponential form is:
2140 = 22×51×1071
Prime Factorization of 2146
2 | 2146 |
29 | 1073 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2146 are 2, 29,37. Prime factorization of 2146 in exponential form is:
2146 = 21×291×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2140 and 2146.
LCM(2140,2146) = 22×51×291×371×1071
LCM(2140,2146) = 2296220
Factors of 2140
List of positive integer factors of 2140 that divides 2140 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 107, 214, 428, 535, 1070, 2140
Factors of 2146
List of positive integer factors of 2146 that divides 2146 without a remainder.
1, 2, 29, 37, 58, 74, 1073, 2146
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2140 and 2146, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2140,2146) = 2
LCM(2140,2146) = ( 2140 × 2146) / 2
LCM(2140,2146) = 4592440 / 2
LCM(2140,2146) = 2296220
(i) The LCM of 2146 and 2140 is associative
LCM of 2140 and 2146 = LCM of 2146 and 2140
1. What is the LCM of 2140 and 2146?
Answer: LCM of 2140 and 2146 is 2296220.
2. What are the Factors of 2140?
Answer: Factors of 2140 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 107, 214, 428, 535, 1070, 2140. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2140. The greatest factor of 2140 is 2140.
3. What are the Factors of 2146?
Answer: Factors of 2146 are 1, 2, 29, 37, 58, 74, 1073, 2146. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2146. The greatest factor of 2146 is 2146.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2140 and 2146?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2140 and 2146 = 2296220
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2140
2140 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 107
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2146
2146 = 2 x 29 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2296220 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 29 x 37 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2140 and 2146 is 2296220.