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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2429 and 2437 the smallest integer that is 5919473 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2429 and 2437 is 5919473.
LCM(2429,2437) = 5919473
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2429 and 2437. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2429 and 2437.
Prime Factorization of 2429
7 | 2429 |
347 | 347 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2429 are 7,347. Prime factorization of 2429 in exponential form is:
2429 = 71×3471
Prime Factorization of 2437
2437 | 2437 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2437 are 2437. Prime factorization of 2437 in exponential form is:
2437 = 24371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2429 and 2437.
LCM(2429,2437) = 71×3471×24371
LCM(2429,2437) = 5919473
Factors of 2429
List of positive integer factors of 2429 that divides 2429 without a remainder.
1, 7, 347, 2429
Factors of 2437
List of positive integer factors of 2437 that divides 2437 without a remainder.
1, 2437
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2429 and 2437, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2429,2437) = 1
LCM(2429,2437) = ( 2429 × 2437) / 1
LCM(2429,2437) = 5919473 / 1
LCM(2429,2437) = 5919473
(i) The LCM of 2437 and 2429 is associative
LCM of 2429 and 2437 = LCM of 2437 and 2429
1. What is the LCM of 2429 and 2437?
Answer: LCM of 2429 and 2437 is 5919473.
2. What are the Factors of 2429?
Answer: Factors of 2429 are 1, 7, 347, 2429. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2429. The greatest factor of 2429 is 2429.
3. What are the Factors of 2437?
Answer: Factors of 2437 are 1, 2437. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2437. The greatest factor of 2437 is 2437.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2429 and 2437?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2429 and 2437 = 5919473
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2429
2429 = 7 x 347
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2437
2437 = 2437
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 5919473 = 7 x 347 x 2437
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2429 and 2437 is 5919473.