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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2391 and 2397 the smallest integer that is 1910409 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2391 and 2397 is 1910409.
LCM(2391,2397) = 1910409
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 2391 and 2397. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2391 and 2397.
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 2397
3 | 2397 |
17 | 799 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2397 are 3, 17,47. Prime factorization of 2397 in exponential form is:
2397 = 31×171×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2391 and 2397.
LCM(2391,2397) = 31×171×471×7971
LCM(2391,2397) = 1910409
Factors of 2391
List of positive integer factors of 2391 that divides 2391 without a remainder.
1, 3, 797, 2391
Factors of 2397
List of positive integer factors of 2397 that divides 2397 without a remainder.
1, 3, 17, 47, 51, 141, 799, 2397
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2391 and 2397, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2391,2397) = 3
LCM(2391,2397) = ( 2391 × 2397) / 3
LCM(2391,2397) = 5731227 / 3
LCM(2391,2397) = 1910409
(i) The LCM of 2397 and 2391 is associative
LCM of 2391 and 2397 = LCM of 2397 and 2391
1. What is the LCM of 2391 and 2397?
Answer: LCM of 2391 and 2397 is 1910409.
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 2397?
Answer: Factors of 2397 are 1, 3, 17, 47, 51, 141, 799, 2397. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2397. The greatest factor of 2397 is 2397.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2391 and 2397?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2391 and 2397 = 1910409
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2391
2391 = 3 x 797
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2397
2397 = 3 x 17 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1910409 = 3 x 17 x 47 x 797
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2391 and 2397 is 1910409.