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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2286 and 2291 the smallest integer that is 5237226 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2286 and 2291 is 5237226.
LCM(2286,2291) = 5237226
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 2286 and 2291. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2286 and 2291.
Prime Factorization of 2286
2 | 2286 |
3 | 1143 |
3 | 381 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2286 are 2, 3,127. Prime factorization of 2286 in exponential form is:
2286 = 21×32×1271
Prime Factorization of 2291
29 | 2291 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2291 are 29,79. Prime factorization of 2291 in exponential form is:
2291 = 291×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2286 and 2291.
LCM(2286,2291) = 21×32×291×791×1271
LCM(2286,2291) = 5237226
Factors of 2286
List of positive integer factors of 2286 that divides 2286 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 127, 254, 381, 762, 1143, 2286
Factors of 2291
List of positive integer factors of 2291 that divides 2291 without a remainder.
1, 29, 79, 2291
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2286 and 2291, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2286,2291) = 1
LCM(2286,2291) = ( 2286 × 2291) / 1
LCM(2286,2291) = 5237226 / 1
LCM(2286,2291) = 5237226
(i) The LCM of 2291 and 2286 is associative
LCM of 2286 and 2291 = LCM of 2291 and 2286
1. What is the LCM of 2286 and 2291?
Answer: LCM of 2286 and 2291 is 5237226.
2. What are the Factors of 2286?
Answer: Factors of 2286 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 127, 254, 381, 762, 1143, 2286. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2286. The greatest factor of 2286 is 2286.
3. What are the Factors of 2291?
Answer: Factors of 2291 are 1, 29, 79, 2291. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2291. The greatest factor of 2291 is 2291.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2286 and 2291?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2286 and 2291 = 5237226
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2286
2286 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 127
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2291
2291 = 29 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5237226 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 29 x 79 x 127
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2286 and 2291 is 5237226.