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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2459 and 2461 the smallest integer that is 6051599 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2459 and 2461 is 6051599.
LCM(2459,2461) = 6051599
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 2459 and 2461. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2459 and 2461.
Prime Factorization of 2459
2459 | 2459 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2459 are 2459. Prime factorization of 2459 in exponential form is:
2459 = 24591
Prime Factorization of 2461
23 | 2461 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2461 are 23,107. Prime factorization of 2461 in exponential form is:
2461 = 231×1071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2459 and 2461.
LCM(2459,2461) = 231×1071×24591
LCM(2459,2461) = 6051599
Factors of 2459
List of positive integer factors of 2459 that divides 2459 without a remainder.
1, 2459
Factors of 2461
List of positive integer factors of 2461 that divides 2461 without a remainder.
1, 23, 107, 2461
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2459 and 2461, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2459,2461) = 1
LCM(2459,2461) = ( 2459 × 2461) / 1
LCM(2459,2461) = 6051599 / 1
LCM(2459,2461) = 6051599
(i) The LCM of 2461 and 2459 is associative
LCM of 2459 and 2461 = LCM of 2461 and 2459
1. What is the LCM of 2459 and 2461?
Answer: LCM of 2459 and 2461 is 6051599.
2. What are the Factors of 2459?
Answer: Factors of 2459 are 1, 2459. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2459. The greatest factor of 2459 is 2459.
3. What are the Factors of 2461?
Answer: Factors of 2461 are 1, 23, 107, 2461. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2461. The greatest factor of 2461 is 2461.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2459 and 2461?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2459 and 2461 = 6051599
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2459
2459 = 2459
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2461
2461 = 23 x 107
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6051599 = 23 x 107 x 2459
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2459 and 2461 is 6051599.