Least Common Multiple of 2418 and 2421

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2418 and 2421 the smallest integer that is 1951326 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2418 and 2421 is 1951326.

LCM(2418,2421) = 1951326

LCM of 2418 and 2421

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2418 and 2421

LCM of 2418 and 2421 is 1951326

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2418 and 2421. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2418 and 2421.

Prime Factorization of 2418


2 2418
3 1209
13 403
31 31
1

Prime factors of 2418 are 2, 3, 13,31. Prime factorization of 2418 in exponential form is:

2418 = 21×31×131×311

Prime Factorization of 2421


3 2421
3 807
269 269
1

Prime factors of 2421 are 3,269. Prime factorization of 2421 in exponential form is:

2421 = 32×2691

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2418 and 2421.

LCM(2418,2421) = 21×32×131×311×2691
LCM(2418,2421) = 1951326

Factors of 2418

List of positive integer factors of 2418 that divides 2418 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 13, 26, 31, 39, 62, 78, 93, 186, 403, 806, 1209, 2418

Factors of 2421

List of positive integer factors of 2421 that divides 2421 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 269, 807, 2421

Least Common Multiple of 2418 and 2421 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2418 and 2421, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2418,2421) = 3
LCM(2418,2421) = ( 2418 × 2421) / 3
LCM(2418,2421) = 5853978 / 3
LCM(2418,2421) = 1951326

Properties of LCM 2418 and 2421

(i) The LCM of 2421 and 2418 is associative

LCM of 2418 and 2421 = LCM of 2421 and 2418

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2418 and 2421

1. What is the LCM of 2418 and 2421?

Answer: LCM of 2418 and 2421 is 1951326.

2. What are the Factors of 2418?

Answer: Factors of 2418 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 13, 26, 31, 39, 62, 78, 93, 186, 403, 806, 1209, 2418. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2418. The greatest factor of 2418 is 2418.

3. What are the Factors of 2421?

Answer: Factors of 2421 are 1, 3, 9, 269, 807, 2421. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2421. The greatest factor of 2421 is 2421.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2418 and 2421?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2418 and 2421 = 1951326

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2418

2418 = 2 x 3 x 13 x 31

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2421

2421 = 3 x 3 x 269

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

LCM = 1951326 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 31 x 269

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2418 and 2421 is 1951326.