Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2454 and 2462 the smallest integer that is 3020874 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2454 and 2462 is 3020874.
LCM(2454,2462) = 3020874
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 2454 and 2462. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2454 and 2462.
Prime Factorization of 2454
2 | 2454 |
3 | 1227 |
409 | 409 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2454 are 2, 3,409. Prime factorization of 2454 in exponential form is:
2454 = 21×31×4091
Prime Factorization of 2462
2 | 2462 |
1231 | 1231 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2462 are 2,1231. Prime factorization of 2462 in exponential form is:
2462 = 21×12311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2454 and 2462.
LCM(2454,2462) = 21×31×4091×12311
LCM(2454,2462) = 3020874
Factors of 2454
List of positive integer factors of 2454 that divides 2454 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 409, 818, 1227, 2454
Factors of 2462
List of positive integer factors of 2462 that divides 2462 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1231, 2462
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2454 and 2462, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2454,2462) = 2
LCM(2454,2462) = ( 2454 × 2462) / 2
LCM(2454,2462) = 6041748 / 2
LCM(2454,2462) = 3020874
(i) The LCM of 2462 and 2454 is associative
LCM of 2454 and 2462 = LCM of 2462 and 2454
1. What is the LCM of 2454 and 2462?
Answer: LCM of 2454 and 2462 is 3020874.
2. What are the Factors of 2454?
Answer: Factors of 2454 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 409, 818, 1227, 2454. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2454. The greatest factor of 2454 is 2454.
3. What are the Factors of 2462?
Answer: Factors of 2462 are 1, 2, 1231, 2462. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2462. The greatest factor of 2462 is 2462.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2454 and 2462?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2454 and 2462 = 3020874
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2454
2454 = 2 x 3 x 409
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2462
2462 = 2 x 1231
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3020874 = 2 x 3 x 409 x 1231
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2454 and 2462 is 3020874.