Least Common Multiple of 2428 and 2432

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2428 and 2432 the smallest integer that is 1476224 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2428 and 2432 is 1476224.

LCM(2428,2432) = 1476224

LCM of 2428 and 2432

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2428 and 2432

LCM of 2428 and 2432 is 1476224

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2428 and 2432. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2428 and 2432.

Prime Factorization of 2428


2 2428
2 1214
607 607
1

Prime factors of 2428 are 2,607. Prime factorization of 2428 in exponential form is:

2428 = 22×6071

Prime Factorization of 2432


2 2432
2 1216
2 608
2 304
2 152
2 76
2 38
19 19
1

Prime factors of 2432 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 2432 in exponential form is:

2432 = 27×191

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2428 and 2432.

LCM(2428,2432) = 27×191×6071
LCM(2428,2432) = 1476224

Factors of 2428

List of positive integer factors of 2428 that divides 2428 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 607, 1214, 2428

Factors of 2432

List of positive integer factors of 2432 that divides 2432 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 32, 38, 64, 76, 128, 152, 304, 608, 1216, 2432

Least Common Multiple of 2428 and 2432 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2428 and 2432, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2428,2432) = 4
LCM(2428,2432) = ( 2428 × 2432) / 4
LCM(2428,2432) = 5904896 / 4
LCM(2428,2432) = 1476224

Properties of LCM 2428 and 2432

(i) The LCM of 2432 and 2428 is associative

LCM of 2428 and 2432 = LCM of 2432 and 2428

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2428 and 2432

1. What is the LCM of 2428 and 2432?

Answer: LCM of 2428 and 2432 is 1476224.

2. What are the Factors of 2428?

Answer: Factors of 2428 are 1, 2, 4, 607, 1214, 2428. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2428. The greatest factor of 2428 is 2428.

3. What are the Factors of 2432?

Answer: Factors of 2432 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 32, 38, 64, 76, 128, 152, 304, 608, 1216, 2432. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2432. The greatest factor of 2432 is 2432.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2428 and 2432?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2428 and 2432 = 1476224

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2428

2428 = 2 x 2 x 607

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2432

2432 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 19

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

LCM = 1476224 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 19 x 607

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2428 and 2432 is 1476224.