Least Common Multiple of 2404 and 2408

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2404 and 2408 the smallest integer that is 1447208 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2404 and 2408 is 1447208.

LCM(2404,2408) = 1447208

LCM of 2404 and 2408

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2404 and 2408

LCM of 2404 and 2408 is 1447208

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2404 and 2408. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2404 and 2408.

Prime Factorization of 2404


2 2404
2 1202
601 601
1

Prime factors of 2404 are 2,601. Prime factorization of 2404 in exponential form is:

2404 = 22×6011

Prime Factorization of 2408


2 2408
2 1204
2 602
7 301
43 43
1

Prime factors of 2408 are 2, 7,43. Prime factorization of 2408 in exponential form is:

2408 = 23×71×431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2404 and 2408.

LCM(2404,2408) = 23×71×431×6011
LCM(2404,2408) = 1447208

Factors of 2404

List of positive integer factors of 2404 that divides 2404 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 601, 1202, 2404

Factors of 2408

List of positive integer factors of 2408 that divides 2408 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 43, 56, 86, 172, 301, 344, 602, 1204, 2408

Least Common Multiple of 2404 and 2408 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2404 and 2408, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2404,2408) = 4
LCM(2404,2408) = ( 2404 × 2408) / 4
LCM(2404,2408) = 5788832 / 4
LCM(2404,2408) = 1447208

Properties of LCM 2404 and 2408

(i) The LCM of 2408 and 2404 is associative

LCM of 2404 and 2408 = LCM of 2408 and 2404

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2404 and 2408

1. What is the LCM of 2404 and 2408?

Answer: LCM of 2404 and 2408 is 1447208.

2. What are the Factors of 2404?

Answer: Factors of 2404 are 1, 2, 4, 601, 1202, 2404. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2404. The greatest factor of 2404 is 2404.

3. What are the Factors of 2408?

Answer: Factors of 2408 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 43, 56, 86, 172, 301, 344, 602, 1204, 2408. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2408. The greatest factor of 2408 is 2408.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2404 and 2408?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2404 and 2408 = 1447208

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2404

2404 = 2 x 2 x 601

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2408

2408 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 43

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

LCM = 1447208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 43 x 601

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2404 and 2408 is 1447208.