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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2148 and 2151 the smallest integer that is 1540116 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2148 and 2151 is 1540116.
LCM(2148,2151) = 1540116
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 2148 and 2151. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2148 and 2151.
Prime Factorization of 2148
2 | 2148 |
2 | 1074 |
3 | 537 |
179 | 179 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2148 are 2, 3,179. Prime factorization of 2148 in exponential form is:
2148 = 22×31×1791
Prime Factorization of 2151
3 | 2151 |
3 | 717 |
239 | 239 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2151 are 3,239. Prime factorization of 2151 in exponential form is:
2151 = 32×2391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2148 and 2151.
LCM(2148,2151) = 22×32×1791×2391
LCM(2148,2151) = 1540116
Factors of 2148
List of positive integer factors of 2148 that divides 2148 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 179, 358, 537, 716, 1074, 2148
Factors of 2151
List of positive integer factors of 2151 that divides 2151 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 239, 717, 2151
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2148 and 2151, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2148,2151) = 3
LCM(2148,2151) = ( 2148 × 2151) / 3
LCM(2148,2151) = 4620348 / 3
LCM(2148,2151) = 1540116
(i) The LCM of 2151 and 2148 is associative
LCM of 2148 and 2151 = LCM of 2151 and 2148
1. What is the LCM of 2148 and 2151?
Answer: LCM of 2148 and 2151 is 1540116.
2. What are the Factors of 2148?
Answer: Factors of 2148 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 179, 358, 537, 716, 1074, 2148. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2148. The greatest factor of 2148 is 2148.
3. What are the Factors of 2151?
Answer: Factors of 2151 are 1, 3, 9, 239, 717, 2151. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2151. The greatest factor of 2151 is 2151.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2148 and 2151?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2148 and 2151 = 1540116
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2148
2148 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 179
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2151
2151 = 3 x 3 x 239
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1540116 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 179 x 239
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2148 and 2151 is 1540116.