Least Common Multiple of 2476 and 2480

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2476 and 2480 the smallest integer that is 1535120 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2476 and 2480 is 1535120.

LCM(2476,2480) = 1535120

LCM of 2476 and 2480

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2476 and 2480

LCM of 2476 and 2480 is 1535120

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2476 and 2480. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2476 and 2480.

Prime Factorization of 2476


2 2476
2 1238
619 619
1

Prime factors of 2476 are 2,619. Prime factorization of 2476 in exponential form is:

2476 = 22×6191

Prime Factorization of 2480


2 2480
2 1240
2 620
2 310
5 155
31 31
1

Prime factors of 2480 are 2, 5,31. Prime factorization of 2480 in exponential form is:

2480 = 24×51×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2476 and 2480.

LCM(2476,2480) = 24×51×311×6191
LCM(2476,2480) = 1535120

Factors of 2476

List of positive integer factors of 2476 that divides 2476 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 619, 1238, 2476

Factors of 2480

List of positive integer factors of 2480 that divides 2480 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 31, 40, 62, 80, 124, 155, 248, 310, 496, 620, 1240, 2480

Least Common Multiple of 2476 and 2480 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2476 and 2480, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2476,2480) = 4
LCM(2476,2480) = ( 2476 × 2480) / 4
LCM(2476,2480) = 6140480 / 4
LCM(2476,2480) = 1535120

Properties of LCM 2476 and 2480

(i) The LCM of 2480 and 2476 is associative

LCM of 2476 and 2480 = LCM of 2480 and 2476

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2476 and 2480

1. What is the LCM of 2476 and 2480?

Answer: LCM of 2476 and 2480 is 1535120.

2. What are the Factors of 2476?

Answer: Factors of 2476 are 1, 2, 4, 619, 1238, 2476. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2476. The greatest factor of 2476 is 2476.

3. What are the Factors of 2480?

Answer: Factors of 2480 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 31, 40, 62, 80, 124, 155, 248, 310, 496, 620, 1240, 2480. There are 20 integers that are factors of 2480. The greatest factor of 2480 is 2480.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2476 and 2480?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2476 and 2480 = 1535120

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2476

2476 = 2 x 2 x 619

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2480

2480 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 31

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

LCM = 1535120 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 31 x 619

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2476 and 2480 is 1535120.