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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2336 and 2344 the smallest integer that is 684448 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2336 and 2344 is 684448.
LCM(2336,2344) = 684448
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 2336 and 2344. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2336 and 2344.
Prime Factorization of 2336
2 | 2336 |
2 | 1168 |
2 | 584 |
2 | 292 |
2 | 146 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2336 are 2,73. Prime factorization of 2336 in exponential form is:
2336 = 25×731
Prime Factorization of 2344
2 | 2344 |
2 | 1172 |
2 | 586 |
293 | 293 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2344 are 2,293. Prime factorization of 2344 in exponential form is:
2344 = 23×2931
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2336 and 2344.
LCM(2336,2344) = 25×731×2931
LCM(2336,2344) = 684448
Factors of 2336
List of positive integer factors of 2336 that divides 2336 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 73, 146, 292, 584, 1168, 2336
Factors of 2344
List of positive integer factors of 2344 that divides 2344 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 293, 586, 1172, 2344
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2336 and 2344, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2336,2344) = 8
LCM(2336,2344) = ( 2336 × 2344) / 8
LCM(2336,2344) = 5475584 / 8
LCM(2336,2344) = 684448
(i) The LCM of 2344 and 2336 is associative
LCM of 2336 and 2344 = LCM of 2344 and 2336
1. What is the LCM of 2336 and 2344?
Answer: LCM of 2336 and 2344 is 684448.
2. What are the Factors of 2336?
Answer: Factors of 2336 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 73, 146, 292, 584, 1168, 2336. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2336. The greatest factor of 2336 is 2336.
3. What are the Factors of 2344?
Answer: Factors of 2344 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 293, 586, 1172, 2344. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2344. The greatest factor of 2344 is 2344.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2336 and 2344?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2336 and 2344 = 684448
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2336
2336 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 73
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2344
2344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 293
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 684448 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 73 x 293
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2336 and 2344 is 684448.