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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2462 and 2470 the smallest integer that is 3040570 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2462 and 2470 is 3040570.
LCM(2462,2470) = 3040570
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 2462 and 2470. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2462 and 2470.
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
Prime Factorization of 2470
2 | 2470 |
5 | 1235 |
13 | 247 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2470 are 2, 5, 13,19. Prime factorization of 2470 in exponential form is:
2470 = 21×51×131×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2462 and 2470.
LCM(2462,2470) = 21×51×131×191×12311
LCM(2462,2470) = 3040570
Factors of 2462
List of positive integer factors of 2462 that divides 2462 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1231, 2462
Factors of 2470
List of positive integer factors of 2470 that divides 2470 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 19, 26, 38, 65, 95, 130, 190, 247, 494, 1235, 2470
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2462 and 2470, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2462,2470) = 2
LCM(2462,2470) = ( 2462 × 2470) / 2
LCM(2462,2470) = 6081140 / 2
LCM(2462,2470) = 3040570
(i) The LCM of 2470 and 2462 is associative
LCM of 2462 and 2470 = LCM of 2470 and 2462
1. What is the LCM of 2462 and 2470?
Answer: LCM of 2462 and 2470 is 3040570.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 2470?
Answer: Factors of 2470 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 19, 26, 38, 65, 95, 130, 190, 247, 494, 1235, 2470. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2470. The greatest factor of 2470 is 2470.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2462 and 2470?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2462 and 2470 = 3040570
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2462
2462 = 2 x 1231
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2470
2470 = 2 x 5 x 13 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3040570 = 2 x 5 x 13 x 19 x 1231
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2462 and 2470 is 3040570.