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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2381 and 2386 the smallest integer that is 5681066 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2381 and 2386 is 5681066.
LCM(2381,2386) = 5681066
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 2381 and 2386. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2381 and 2386.
Prime Factorization of 2381
2381 | 2381 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2381 are 2381. Prime factorization of 2381 in exponential form is:
2381 = 23811
Prime Factorization of 2386
2 | 2386 |
1193 | 1193 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2386 are 2,1193. Prime factorization of 2386 in exponential form is:
2386 = 21×11931
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2381 and 2386.
LCM(2381,2386) = 21×11931×23811
LCM(2381,2386) = 5681066
Factors of 2381
List of positive integer factors of 2381 that divides 2381 without a remainder.
1, 2381
Factors of 2386
List of positive integer factors of 2386 that divides 2386 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1193, 2386
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2381 and 2386, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2381,2386) = 1
LCM(2381,2386) = ( 2381 × 2386) / 1
LCM(2381,2386) = 5681066 / 1
LCM(2381,2386) = 5681066
(i) The LCM of 2386 and 2381 is associative
LCM of 2381 and 2386 = LCM of 2386 and 2381
1. What is the LCM of 2381 and 2386?
Answer: LCM of 2381 and 2386 is 5681066.
2. What are the Factors of 2381?
Answer: Factors of 2381 are 1, 2381. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2381. The greatest factor of 2381 is 2381.
3. What are the Factors of 2386?
Answer: Factors of 2386 are 1, 2, 1193, 2386. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2386. The greatest factor of 2386 is 2386.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2381 and 2386?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2381 and 2386 = 5681066
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2381
2381 = 2381
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2386
2386 = 2 x 1193
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5681066 = 2 x 1193 x 2381
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2381 and 2386 is 5681066.