Least Common Multiple of 2518 and 2520

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2518 and 2520 the smallest integer that is 3172680 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2518 and 2520 is 3172680.

LCM(2518,2520) = 3172680

LCM of 2518 and 2520

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2518 and 2520

LCM of 2518 and 2520 is 3172680

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2518 and 2520. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2518 and 2520.

Prime Factorization of 2518


2 2518
1259 1259
1

Prime factors of 2518 are 2,1259. Prime factorization of 2518 in exponential form is:

2518 = 21×12591

Prime Factorization of 2520


2 2520
2 1260
2 630
3 315
3 105
5 35
7 7
1

Prime factors of 2520 are 2, 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 2520 in exponential form is:

2520 = 23×32×51×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2518 and 2520.

LCM(2518,2520) = 23×32×51×71×12591
LCM(2518,2520) = 3172680

Factors of 2518

List of positive integer factors of 2518 that divides 2518 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1259, 2518

Factors of 2520

List of positive integer factors of 2520 that divides 2520 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45, 56, 60, 63, 70, 72, 84, 90, 105, 120, 126, 140, 168, 180, 210, 252, 280, 315, 360, 420, 504, 630, 840, 1260, 2520

Least Common Multiple of 2518 and 2520 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2518 and 2520, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2518,2520) = 2
LCM(2518,2520) = ( 2518 × 2520) / 2
LCM(2518,2520) = 6345360 / 2
LCM(2518,2520) = 3172680

Properties of LCM 2518 and 2520

(i) The LCM of 2520 and 2518 is associative

LCM of 2518 and 2520 = LCM of 2520 and 2518

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2518 and 2520

1. What is the LCM of 2518 and 2520?

Answer: LCM of 2518 and 2520 is 3172680.

2. What are the Factors of 2518?

Answer: Factors of 2518 are 1, 2, 1259, 2518. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2518. The greatest factor of 2518 is 2518.

3. What are the Factors of 2520?

Answer: Factors of 2520 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45, 56, 60, 63, 70, 72, 84, 90, 105, 120, 126, 140, 168, 180, 210, 252, 280, 315, 360, 420, 504, 630, 840, 1260, 2520. There are 48 integers that are factors of 2520. The greatest factor of 2520 is 2520.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2518 and 2520?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2518 and 2520 = 3172680

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2518

2518 = 2 x 1259

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2520

2520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7

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

LCM = 3172680 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 1259

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2518 and 2520 is 3172680.