Least Common Multiple of 2442 and 2450

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2442 and 2450 the smallest integer that is 2991450 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2442 and 2450 is 2991450.

LCM(2442,2450) = 2991450

LCM of 2442 and 2450

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2442 and 2450

LCM of 2442 and 2450 is 2991450

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2442 and 2450. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2442 and 2450.

Prime Factorization of 2442


2 2442
3 1221
11 407
37 37
1

Prime factors of 2442 are 2, 3, 11,37. Prime factorization of 2442 in exponential form is:

2442 = 21×31×111×371

Prime Factorization of 2450


2 2450
5 1225
5 245
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 2450 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 2450 in exponential form is:

2450 = 21×52×72

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2442 and 2450.

LCM(2442,2450) = 21×31×52×72×111×371
LCM(2442,2450) = 2991450

Factors of 2442

List of positive integer factors of 2442 that divides 2442 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 37, 66, 74, 111, 222, 407, 814, 1221, 2442

Factors of 2450

List of positive integer factors of 2450 that divides 2450 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 25, 35, 49, 50, 70, 98, 175, 245, 350, 490, 1225, 2450

Least Common Multiple of 2442 and 2450 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2442 and 2450, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2442,2450) = 2
LCM(2442,2450) = ( 2442 × 2450) / 2
LCM(2442,2450) = 5982900 / 2
LCM(2442,2450) = 2991450

Properties of LCM 2442 and 2450

(i) The LCM of 2450 and 2442 is associative

LCM of 2442 and 2450 = LCM of 2450 and 2442

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2442 and 2450

1. What is the LCM of 2442 and 2450?

Answer: LCM of 2442 and 2450 is 2991450.

2. What are the Factors of 2442?

Answer: Factors of 2442 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 37, 66, 74, 111, 222, 407, 814, 1221, 2442. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2442. The greatest factor of 2442 is 2442.

3. What are the Factors of 2450?

Answer: Factors of 2450 are 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 25, 35, 49, 50, 70, 98, 175, 245, 350, 490, 1225, 2450. There are 18 integers that are factors of 2450. The greatest factor of 2450 is 2450.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2442 and 2450?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2442 and 2450 = 2991450

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2442

2442 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 37

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2450

2450 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 7

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

LCM = 2991450 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 11 x 37

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2442 and 2450 is 2991450.