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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2168 and 2169 the smallest integer that is 4702392 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2168 and 2169 is 4702392.
LCM(2168,2169) = 4702392
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 2168 and 2169. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2168 and 2169.
Prime Factorization of 2168
2 | 2168 |
2 | 1084 |
2 | 542 |
271 | 271 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2168 are 2,271. Prime factorization of 2168 in exponential form is:
2168 = 23×2711
Prime Factorization of 2169
3 | 2169 |
3 | 723 |
241 | 241 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2169 are 3,241. Prime factorization of 2169 in exponential form is:
2169 = 32×2411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2168 and 2169.
LCM(2168,2169) = 23×32×2411×2711
LCM(2168,2169) = 4702392
Factors of 2168
List of positive integer factors of 2168 that divides 2168 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 271, 542, 1084, 2168
Factors of 2169
List of positive integer factors of 2169 that divides 2169 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 241, 723, 2169
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2168 and 2169, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2168,2169) = 1
LCM(2168,2169) = ( 2168 × 2169) / 1
LCM(2168,2169) = 4702392 / 1
LCM(2168,2169) = 4702392
(i) The LCM of 2169 and 2168 is associative
LCM of 2168 and 2169 = LCM of 2169 and 2168
1. What is the LCM of 2168 and 2169?
Answer: LCM of 2168 and 2169 is 4702392.
2. What are the Factors of 2168?
Answer: Factors of 2168 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 271, 542, 1084, 2168. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2168. The greatest factor of 2168 is 2168.
3. What are the Factors of 2169?
Answer: Factors of 2169 are 1, 3, 9, 241, 723, 2169. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2169. The greatest factor of 2169 is 2169.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2168 and 2169?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2168 and 2169 = 4702392
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2168
2168 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 271
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2169
2169 = 3 x 3 x 241
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4702392 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 241 x 271
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2168 and 2169 is 4702392.