Least Common Multiple of 2157 and 2162

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2157 and 2162 the smallest integer that is 4663434 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2157 and 2162 is 4663434.

LCM(2157,2162) = 4663434

LCM of 2157 and 2162

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2157 and 2162

LCM of 2157 and 2162 is 4663434

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2157 and 2162. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2157 and 2162.

Prime Factorization of 2157


3 2157
719 719
1

Prime factors of 2157 are 3,719. Prime factorization of 2157 in exponential form is:

2157 = 31×7191

Prime Factorization of 2162


2 2162
23 1081
47 47
1

Prime factors of 2162 are 2, 23,47. Prime factorization of 2162 in exponential form is:

2162 = 21×231×471

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2157 and 2162.

LCM(2157,2162) = 21×31×231×471×7191
LCM(2157,2162) = 4663434

Factors of 2157

List of positive integer factors of 2157 that divides 2157 without a remainder.

1, 3, 719, 2157

Factors of 2162

List of positive integer factors of 2162 that divides 2162 without a remainder.

1, 2, 23, 46, 47, 94, 1081, 2162

Least Common Multiple of 2157 and 2162 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2157 and 2162, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2157,2162) = 1
LCM(2157,2162) = ( 2157 × 2162) / 1
LCM(2157,2162) = 4663434 / 1
LCM(2157,2162) = 4663434

Properties of LCM 2157 and 2162

(i) The LCM of 2162 and 2157 is associative

LCM of 2157 and 2162 = LCM of 2162 and 2157

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2157 and 2162

1. What is the LCM of 2157 and 2162?

Answer: LCM of 2157 and 2162 is 4663434.

2. What are the Factors of 2157?

Answer: Factors of 2157 are 1, 3, 719, 2157. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2157. The greatest factor of 2157 is 2157.

3. What are the Factors of 2162?

Answer: Factors of 2162 are 1, 2, 23, 46, 47, 94, 1081, 2162. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2162. The greatest factor of 2162 is 2162.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2157 and 2162?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2157 and 2162 = 4663434

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2157

2157 = 3 x 719

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2162

2162 = 2 x 23 x 47

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

LCM = 4663434 = 2 x 3 x 23 x 47 x 719

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2157 and 2162 is 4663434.