Least Common Multiple of 2402 and 2403

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2402 and 2403 the smallest integer that is 5772006 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2402 and 2403 is 5772006.

LCM(2402,2403) = 5772006

LCM of 2402 and 2403

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

LCM of:
and

Least Common Multiple of 2402 and 2403

LCM of 2402 and 2403 is 5772006

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2402 and 2403. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2402 and 2403.

Prime Factorization of 2402


2 2402
1201 1201
1

Prime factors of 2402 are 2,1201. Prime factorization of 2402 in exponential form is:

2402 = 21×12011

Prime Factorization of 2403


3 2403
3 801
3 267
89 89
1

Prime factors of 2403 are 3,89. Prime factorization of 2403 in exponential form is:

2403 = 33×891

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2402 and 2403.

LCM(2402,2403) = 21×33×891×12011
LCM(2402,2403) = 5772006

Factors of 2402

List of positive integer factors of 2402 that divides 2402 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1201, 2402

Factors of 2403

List of positive integer factors of 2403 that divides 2403 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 27, 89, 267, 801, 2403

Least Common Multiple of 2402 and 2403 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2402 and 2403, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2402,2403) = 1
LCM(2402,2403) = ( 2402 × 2403) / 1
LCM(2402,2403) = 5772006 / 1
LCM(2402,2403) = 5772006

Properties of LCM 2402 and 2403

(i) The LCM of 2403 and 2402 is associative

LCM of 2402 and 2403 = LCM of 2403 and 2402

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2402 and 2403

1. What is the LCM of 2402 and 2403?

Answer: LCM of 2402 and 2403 is 5772006.

2. What are the Factors of 2402?

Answer: Factors of 2402 are 1, 2, 1201, 2402. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2402. The greatest factor of 2402 is 2402.

3. What are the Factors of 2403?

Answer: Factors of 2403 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 89, 267, 801, 2403. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2403. The greatest factor of 2403 is 2403.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2402 and 2403?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2402 and 2403 = 5772006

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2402

2402 = 2 x 1201

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2403

2403 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 89

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

LCM = 5772006 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 89 x 1201

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2402 and 2403 is 5772006.