Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2331 and 2335 the smallest integer that is 5442885 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2331 and 2335 is 5442885.
LCM(2331,2335) = 5442885
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 2331 and 2335. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2331 and 2335.
Prime Factorization of 2331
3 | 2331 |
3 | 777 |
7 | 259 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2331 are 3, 7,37. Prime factorization of 2331 in exponential form is:
2331 = 32×71×371
Prime Factorization of 2335
5 | 2335 |
467 | 467 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2335 are 5,467. Prime factorization of 2335 in exponential form is:
2335 = 51×4671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2331 and 2335.
LCM(2331,2335) = 32×51×71×371×4671
LCM(2331,2335) = 5442885
Factors of 2331
List of positive integer factors of 2331 that divides 2331 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 37, 63, 111, 259, 333, 777, 2331
Factors of 2335
List of positive integer factors of 2335 that divides 2335 without a remainder.
1, 5, 467, 2335
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2331 and 2335, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2331,2335) = 1
LCM(2331,2335) = ( 2331 × 2335) / 1
LCM(2331,2335) = 5442885 / 1
LCM(2331,2335) = 5442885
(i) The LCM of 2335 and 2331 is associative
LCM of 2331 and 2335 = LCM of 2335 and 2331
1. What is the LCM of 2331 and 2335?
Answer: LCM of 2331 and 2335 is 5442885.
2. What are the Factors of 2331?
Answer: Factors of 2331 are 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 37, 63, 111, 259, 333, 777, 2331. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2331. The greatest factor of 2331 is 2331.
3. What are the Factors of 2335?
Answer: Factors of 2335 are 1, 5, 467, 2335. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2335. The greatest factor of 2335 is 2335.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2331 and 2335?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2331 and 2335 = 5442885
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2331
2331 = 3 x 3 x 7 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2335
2335 = 5 x 467
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5442885 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 37 x 467
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2331 and 2335 is 5442885.