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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2381 and 2388 the smallest integer that is 5685828 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2381 and 2388 is 5685828.
LCM(2381,2388) = 5685828
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 2388. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2381 and 2388.
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 2388
2 | 2388 |
2 | 1194 |
3 | 597 |
199 | 199 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2388 are 2, 3,199. Prime factorization of 2388 in exponential form is:
2388 = 22×31×1991
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2381 and 2388.
LCM(2381,2388) = 22×31×1991×23811
LCM(2381,2388) = 5685828
Factors of 2381
List of positive integer factors of 2381 that divides 2381 without a remainder.
1, 2381
Factors of 2388
List of positive integer factors of 2388 that divides 2388 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 199, 398, 597, 796, 1194, 2388
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2381 and 2388, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2381,2388) = 1
LCM(2381,2388) = ( 2381 × 2388) / 1
LCM(2381,2388) = 5685828 / 1
LCM(2381,2388) = 5685828
(i) The LCM of 2388 and 2381 is associative
LCM of 2381 and 2388 = LCM of 2388 and 2381
1. What is the LCM of 2381 and 2388?
Answer: LCM of 2381 and 2388 is 5685828.
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 2388?
Answer: Factors of 2388 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 199, 398, 597, 796, 1194, 2388. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2388. The greatest factor of 2388 is 2388.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2381 and 2388?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2381 and 2388 = 5685828
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2381
2381 = 2381
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2388
2388 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 199
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5685828 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 199 x 2381
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2381 and 2388 is 5685828.