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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2278 and 2282 the smallest integer that is 2599198 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2278 and 2282 is 2599198.
LCM(2278,2282) = 2599198
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 2278 and 2282. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2278 and 2282.
Prime Factorization of 2278
2 | 2278 |
17 | 1139 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2278 are 2, 17,67. Prime factorization of 2278 in exponential form is:
2278 = 21×171×671
Prime Factorization of 2282
2 | 2282 |
7 | 1141 |
163 | 163 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2282 are 2, 7,163. Prime factorization of 2282 in exponential form is:
2282 = 21×71×1631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2278 and 2282.
LCM(2278,2282) = 21×71×171×671×1631
LCM(2278,2282) = 2599198
Factors of 2278
List of positive integer factors of 2278 that divides 2278 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 34, 67, 134, 1139, 2278
Factors of 2282
List of positive integer factors of 2282 that divides 2282 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 163, 326, 1141, 2282
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2278 and 2282, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2278,2282) = 2
LCM(2278,2282) = ( 2278 × 2282) / 2
LCM(2278,2282) = 5198396 / 2
LCM(2278,2282) = 2599198
(i) The LCM of 2282 and 2278 is associative
LCM of 2278 and 2282 = LCM of 2282 and 2278
1. What is the LCM of 2278 and 2282?
Answer: LCM of 2278 and 2282 is 2599198.
2. What are the Factors of 2278?
Answer: Factors of 2278 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 67, 134, 1139, 2278. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2278. The greatest factor of 2278 is 2278.
3. What are the Factors of 2282?
Answer: Factors of 2282 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 163, 326, 1141, 2282. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2282. The greatest factor of 2282 is 2282.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2278 and 2282?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2278 and 2282 = 2599198
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2278
2278 = 2 x 17 x 67
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2282
2282 = 2 x 7 x 163
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2599198 = 2 x 7 x 17 x 67 x 163
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2278 and 2282 is 2599198.