Least Common Multiple of 2466 and 2468

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2466 and 2468 the smallest integer that is 3043044 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2466 and 2468 is 3043044.

LCM(2466,2468) = 3043044

LCM of 2466 and 2468

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2466 and 2468

LCM of 2466 and 2468 is 3043044

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2466 and 2468. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2466 and 2468.

Prime Factorization of 2466


2 2466
3 1233
3 411
137 137
1

Prime factors of 2466 are 2, 3,137. Prime factorization of 2466 in exponential form is:

2466 = 21×32×1371

Prime Factorization of 2468


2 2468
2 1234
617 617
1

Prime factors of 2468 are 2,617. Prime factorization of 2468 in exponential form is:

2468 = 22×6171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2466 and 2468.

LCM(2466,2468) = 22×32×1371×6171
LCM(2466,2468) = 3043044

Factors of 2466

List of positive integer factors of 2466 that divides 2466 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 137, 274, 411, 822, 1233, 2466

Factors of 2468

List of positive integer factors of 2468 that divides 2468 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 617, 1234, 2468

Least Common Multiple of 2466 and 2468 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2466 and 2468, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2466,2468) = 2
LCM(2466,2468) = ( 2466 × 2468) / 2
LCM(2466,2468) = 6086088 / 2
LCM(2466,2468) = 3043044

Properties of LCM 2466 and 2468

(i) The LCM of 2468 and 2466 is associative

LCM of 2466 and 2468 = LCM of 2468 and 2466

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2466 and 2468

1. What is the LCM of 2466 and 2468?

Answer: LCM of 2466 and 2468 is 3043044.

2. What are the Factors of 2466?

Answer: Factors of 2466 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 137, 274, 411, 822, 1233, 2466. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2466. The greatest factor of 2466 is 2466.

3. What are the Factors of 2468?

Answer: Factors of 2468 are 1, 2, 4, 617, 1234, 2468. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2468. The greatest factor of 2468 is 2468.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2466 and 2468?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2466 and 2468 = 3043044

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2466

2466 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 137

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2468

2468 = 2 x 2 x 617

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

LCM = 3043044 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 137 x 617

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2466 and 2468 is 3043044.