Least Common Multiple of 2406 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 2406 and 2408 the smallest integer that is 2896824 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2406 and 2408 is 2896824.

LCM(2406,2408) = 2896824

LCM of 2406 and 2408

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2406 and 2408

LCM of 2406 and 2408 is 2896824

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2406 and 2408. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2406 and 2408.

Prime Factorization of 2406


2 2406
3 1203
401 401
1

Prime factors of 2406 are 2, 3,401. Prime factorization of 2406 in exponential form is:

2406 = 21×31×4011

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 2406 and 2408.

LCM(2406,2408) = 23×31×71×431×4011
LCM(2406,2408) = 2896824

Factors of 2406

List of positive integer factors of 2406 that divides 2406 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 401, 802, 1203, 2406

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 2406 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 2406 and 2408, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2406,2408) = 2
LCM(2406,2408) = ( 2406 × 2408) / 2
LCM(2406,2408) = 5793648 / 2
LCM(2406,2408) = 2896824

Properties of LCM 2406 and 2408

(i) The LCM of 2408 and 2406 is associative

LCM of 2406 and 2408 = LCM of 2408 and 2406

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2406 and 2408

1. What is the LCM of 2406 and 2408?

Answer: LCM of 2406 and 2408 is 2896824.

2. What are the Factors of 2406?

Answer: Factors of 2406 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 401, 802, 1203, 2406. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2406. The greatest factor of 2406 is 2406.

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 2406 and 2408?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2406 and 2408 = 2896824

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2406

2406 = 2 x 3 x 401

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 = 2896824 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 43 x 401

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2406 and 2408 is 2896824.