Least Common Multiple of 2391 and 2396

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2391 and 2396 the smallest integer that is 5728836 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2391 and 2396 is 5728836.

LCM(2391,2396) = 5728836

LCM of 2391 and 2396

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 2391 and 2396

LCM of 2391 and 2396 is 5728836

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2391 and 2396. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2391 and 2396.

Prime Factorization of 2391


3 2391
797 797
1

Prime factors of 2391 are 3,797. Prime factorization of 2391 in exponential form is:

2391 = 31×7971

Prime Factorization of 2396


2 2396
2 1198
599 599
1

Prime factors of 2396 are 2,599. Prime factorization of 2396 in exponential form is:

2396 = 22×5991

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2391 and 2396.

LCM(2391,2396) = 22×31×5991×7971
LCM(2391,2396) = 5728836

Factors of 2391

List of positive integer factors of 2391 that divides 2391 without a remainder.

1, 3, 797, 2391

Factors of 2396

List of positive integer factors of 2396 that divides 2396 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 599, 1198, 2396

Least Common Multiple of 2391 and 2396 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2391 and 2396, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2391,2396) = 1
LCM(2391,2396) = ( 2391 × 2396) / 1
LCM(2391,2396) = 5728836 / 1
LCM(2391,2396) = 5728836

Properties of LCM 2391 and 2396

(i) The LCM of 2396 and 2391 is associative

LCM of 2391 and 2396 = LCM of 2396 and 2391

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2391 and 2396

1. What is the LCM of 2391 and 2396?

Answer: LCM of 2391 and 2396 is 5728836.

2. What are the Factors of 2391?

Answer: Factors of 2391 are 1, 3, 797, 2391. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2391. The greatest factor of 2391 is 2391.

3. What are the Factors of 2396?

Answer: Factors of 2396 are 1, 2, 4, 599, 1198, 2396. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2396. The greatest factor of 2396 is 2396.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2391 and 2396?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2391 and 2396 = 5728836

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2391

2391 = 3 x 797

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2396

2396 = 2 x 2 x 599

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 5728836 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 599 x 797

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2391 and 2396 is 5728836.