Least Common Multiple of 2431 and 2438

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2431 and 2438 the smallest integer that is 5926778 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2431 and 2438 is 5926778.

LCM(2431,2438) = 5926778

LCM of 2431 and 2438

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2431 and 2438

LCM of 2431 and 2438 is 5926778

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2431 and 2438. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2431 and 2438.

Prime Factorization of 2431


11 2431
13 221
17 17
1

Prime factors of 2431 are 11, 13,17. Prime factorization of 2431 in exponential form is:

2431 = 111×131×171

Prime Factorization of 2438


2 2438
23 1219
53 53
1

Prime factors of 2438 are 2, 23,53. Prime factorization of 2438 in exponential form is:

2438 = 21×231×531

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2431 and 2438.

LCM(2431,2438) = 21×111×131×171×231×531
LCM(2431,2438) = 5926778

Factors of 2431

List of positive integer factors of 2431 that divides 2431 without a remainder.

1, 11, 13, 17, 143, 187, 221, 2431

Factors of 2438

List of positive integer factors of 2438 that divides 2438 without a remainder.

1, 2, 23, 46, 53, 106, 1219, 2438

Least Common Multiple of 2431 and 2438 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2431 and 2438, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2431,2438) = 1
LCM(2431,2438) = ( 2431 × 2438) / 1
LCM(2431,2438) = 5926778 / 1
LCM(2431,2438) = 5926778

Properties of LCM 2431 and 2438

(i) The LCM of 2438 and 2431 is associative

LCM of 2431 and 2438 = LCM of 2438 and 2431

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2431 and 2438

1. What is the LCM of 2431 and 2438?

Answer: LCM of 2431 and 2438 is 5926778.

2. What are the Factors of 2431?

Answer: Factors of 2431 are 1, 11, 13, 17, 143, 187, 221, 2431. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2431. The greatest factor of 2431 is 2431.

3. What are the Factors of 2438?

Answer: Factors of 2438 are 1, 2, 23, 46, 53, 106, 1219, 2438. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2438. The greatest factor of 2438 is 2438.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2431 and 2438?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2431 and 2438 = 5926778

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2431

2431 = 11 x 13 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2438

2438 = 2 x 23 x 53

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

LCM = 5926778 = 2 x 11 x 13 x 17 x 23 x 53

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2431 and 2438 is 5926778.