Least Common Multiple of 2172 and 2180

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2172 and 2180 the smallest integer that is 1183740 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2172 and 2180 is 1183740.

LCM(2172,2180) = 1183740

LCM of 2172 and 2180

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2172 and 2180

LCM of 2172 and 2180 is 1183740

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2172 and 2180. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2172 and 2180.

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

Prime Factorization of 2180


2 2180
2 1090
5 545
109 109
1

Prime factors of 2180 are 2, 5,109. Prime factorization of 2180 in exponential form is:

2180 = 22×51×1091

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2172 and 2180.

LCM(2172,2180) = 22×31×51×1091×1811
LCM(2172,2180) = 1183740

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

Factors of 2180

List of positive integer factors of 2180 that divides 2180 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 109, 218, 436, 545, 1090, 2180

Least Common Multiple of 2172 and 2180 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2172 and 2180, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2172,2180) = 4
LCM(2172,2180) = ( 2172 × 2180) / 4
LCM(2172,2180) = 4734960 / 4
LCM(2172,2180) = 1183740

Properties of LCM 2172 and 2180

(i) The LCM of 2180 and 2172 is associative

LCM of 2172 and 2180 = LCM of 2180 and 2172

Related Least Common Multiples of 2172

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2172 and 2180

1. What is the LCM of 2172 and 2180?

Answer: LCM of 2172 and 2180 is 1183740.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 2180?

Answer: Factors of 2180 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 109, 218, 436, 545, 1090, 2180. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2180. The greatest factor of 2180 is 2180.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2172 and 2180?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2172 and 2180 = 1183740

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2172

2172 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 181

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2180

2180 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 109

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

LCM = 1183740 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 109 x 181

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2172 and 2180 is 1183740.