Least Common Multiple of 2420 and 2426

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2420 and 2426 the smallest integer that is 2935460 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2420 and 2426 is 2935460.

LCM(2420,2426) = 2935460

LCM of 2420 and 2426

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2420 and 2426

LCM of 2420 and 2426 is 2935460

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2420 and 2426. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2420 and 2426.

Prime Factorization of 2420


2 2420
2 1210
5 605
11 121
11 11
1

Prime factors of 2420 are 2, 5,11. Prime factorization of 2420 in exponential form is:

2420 = 22×51×112

Prime Factorization of 2426


2 2426
1213 1213
1

Prime factors of 2426 are 2,1213. Prime factorization of 2426 in exponential form is:

2426 = 21×12131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2420 and 2426.

LCM(2420,2426) = 22×51×112×12131
LCM(2420,2426) = 2935460

Factors of 2420

List of positive integer factors of 2420 that divides 2420 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 20, 22, 44, 55, 110, 121, 220, 242, 484, 605, 1210, 2420

Factors of 2426

List of positive integer factors of 2426 that divides 2426 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1213, 2426

Least Common Multiple of 2420 and 2426 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2420 and 2426, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2420,2426) = 2
LCM(2420,2426) = ( 2420 × 2426) / 2
LCM(2420,2426) = 5870920 / 2
LCM(2420,2426) = 2935460

Properties of LCM 2420 and 2426

(i) The LCM of 2426 and 2420 is associative

LCM of 2420 and 2426 = LCM of 2426 and 2420

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2420 and 2426

1. What is the LCM of 2420 and 2426?

Answer: LCM of 2420 and 2426 is 2935460.

2. What are the Factors of 2420?

Answer: Factors of 2420 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 20, 22, 44, 55, 110, 121, 220, 242, 484, 605, 1210, 2420. There are 18 integers that are factors of 2420. The greatest factor of 2420 is 2420.

3. What are the Factors of 2426?

Answer: Factors of 2426 are 1, 2, 1213, 2426. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2426. The greatest factor of 2426 is 2426.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2420 and 2426?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2420 and 2426 = 2935460

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2420

2420 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2426

2426 = 2 x 1213

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

LCM = 2935460 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 11 x 1213

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2420 and 2426 is 2935460.