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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2168 and 2174 the smallest integer that is 2356616 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2168 and 2174 is 2356616.
LCM(2168,2174) = 2356616
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 2174. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2168 and 2174.
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 2174
2 | 2174 |
1087 | 1087 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2174 are 2,1087. Prime factorization of 2174 in exponential form is:
2174 = 21×10871
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2168 and 2174.
LCM(2168,2174) = 23×2711×10871
LCM(2168,2174) = 2356616
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 2174
List of positive integer factors of 2174 that divides 2174 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1087, 2174
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2168 and 2174, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2168,2174) = 2
LCM(2168,2174) = ( 2168 × 2174) / 2
LCM(2168,2174) = 4713232 / 2
LCM(2168,2174) = 2356616
(i) The LCM of 2174 and 2168 is associative
LCM of 2168 and 2174 = LCM of 2174 and 2168
1. What is the LCM of 2168 and 2174?
Answer: LCM of 2168 and 2174 is 2356616.
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 2174?
Answer: Factors of 2174 are 1, 2, 1087, 2174. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2174. The greatest factor of 2174 is 2174.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2168 and 2174?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2168 and 2174 = 2356616
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2168
2168 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 271
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2174
2174 = 2 x 1087
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2356616 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 271 x 1087
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2168 and 2174 is 2356616.