Least Common Multiple of 2406 and 2412

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 2412 the smallest integer that is 967212 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2406 and 2412 is 967212.

LCM(2406,2412) = 967212

LCM of 2406 and 2412

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2406 and 2412

LCM of 2406 and 2412 is 967212

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2406 and 2412. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2406 and 2412.

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 2412


2 2412
2 1206
3 603
3 201
67 67
1

Prime factors of 2412 are 2, 3,67. Prime factorization of 2412 in exponential form is:

2412 = 22×32×671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2406 and 2412.

LCM(2406,2412) = 22×32×671×4011
LCM(2406,2412) = 967212

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 2412

List of positive integer factors of 2412 that divides 2412 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36, 67, 134, 201, 268, 402, 603, 804, 1206, 2412

Least Common Multiple of 2406 and 2412 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 2412, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2406,2412) = 6
LCM(2406,2412) = ( 2406 × 2412) / 6
LCM(2406,2412) = 5803272 / 6
LCM(2406,2412) = 967212

Properties of LCM 2406 and 2412

(i) The LCM of 2412 and 2406 is associative

LCM of 2406 and 2412 = LCM of 2412 and 2406

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2406 and 2412

1. What is the LCM of 2406 and 2412?

Answer: LCM of 2406 and 2412 is 967212.

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 2412?

Answer: Factors of 2412 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36, 67, 134, 201, 268, 402, 603, 804, 1206, 2412. There are 18 integers that are factors of 2412. The greatest factor of 2412 is 2412.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2406 and 2412?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2406 and 2412 = 967212

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2406

2406 = 2 x 3 x 401

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2412

2412 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 67

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

LCM = 967212 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 67 x 401

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2406 and 2412 is 967212.