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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2165 and 2172 the smallest integer that is 4702380 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2165 and 2172 is 4702380.
LCM(2165,2172) = 4702380
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 2165 and 2172. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2165 and 2172.
Prime Factorization of 2165
5 | 2165 |
433 | 433 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2165 are 5,433. Prime factorization of 2165 in exponential form is:
2165 = 51×4331
Prime Factorization of 2172
2 | 2172 |
2 | 1086 |
3 | 543 |
181 | 181 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2172 are 2, 3,181. Prime factorization of 2172 in exponential form is:
2172 = 22×31×1811
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2165 and 2172.
LCM(2165,2172) = 22×31×51×1811×4331
LCM(2165,2172) = 4702380
Factors of 2165
List of positive integer factors of 2165 that divides 2165 without a remainder.
1, 5, 433, 2165
Factors of 2172
List of positive integer factors of 2172 that divides 2172 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 181, 362, 543, 724, 1086, 2172
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2165 and 2172, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2165,2172) = 1
LCM(2165,2172) = ( 2165 × 2172) / 1
LCM(2165,2172) = 4702380 / 1
LCM(2165,2172) = 4702380
(i) The LCM of 2172 and 2165 is associative
LCM of 2165 and 2172 = LCM of 2172 and 2165
1. What is the LCM of 2165 and 2172?
Answer: LCM of 2165 and 2172 is 4702380.
2. What are the Factors of 2165?
Answer: Factors of 2165 are 1, 5, 433, 2165. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2165. The greatest factor of 2165 is 2165.
3. What are the Factors of 2172?
Answer: Factors of 2172 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 181, 362, 543, 724, 1086, 2172. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2172. The greatest factor of 2172 is 2172.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2165 and 2172?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2165 and 2172 = 4702380
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2165
2165 = 5 x 433
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2172
2172 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 181
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4702380 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 181 x 433
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2165 and 2172 is 4702380.