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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2278 and 2284 the smallest integer that is 2601476 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2278 and 2284 is 2601476.
LCM(2278,2284) = 2601476
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 2284. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2278 and 2284.
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 2284
2 | 2284 |
2 | 1142 |
571 | 571 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2284 are 2,571. Prime factorization of 2284 in exponential form is:
2284 = 22×5711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2278 and 2284.
LCM(2278,2284) = 22×171×671×5711
LCM(2278,2284) = 2601476
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 2284
List of positive integer factors of 2284 that divides 2284 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 571, 1142, 2284
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2278 and 2284, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2278,2284) = 2
LCM(2278,2284) = ( 2278 × 2284) / 2
LCM(2278,2284) = 5202952 / 2
LCM(2278,2284) = 2601476
(i) The LCM of 2284 and 2278 is associative
LCM of 2278 and 2284 = LCM of 2284 and 2278
1. What is the LCM of 2278 and 2284?
Answer: LCM of 2278 and 2284 is 2601476.
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 2284?
Answer: Factors of 2284 are 1, 2, 4, 571, 1142, 2284. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2284. The greatest factor of 2284 is 2284.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2278 and 2284?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2278 and 2284 = 2601476
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2278
2278 = 2 x 17 x 67
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2284
2284 = 2 x 2 x 571
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2601476 = 2 x 2 x 17 x 67 x 571
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2278 and 2284 is 2601476.