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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2571 and 2578 the smallest integer that is 6628038 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2571 and 2578 is 6628038.
LCM(2571,2578) = 6628038
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 2571 and 2578. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2571 and 2578.
Prime Factorization of 2571
3 | 2571 |
857 | 857 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2571 are 3,857. Prime factorization of 2571 in exponential form is:
2571 = 31×8571
Prime Factorization of 2578
2 | 2578 |
1289 | 1289 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2578 are 2,1289. Prime factorization of 2578 in exponential form is:
2578 = 21×12891
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2571 and 2578.
LCM(2571,2578) = 21×31×8571×12891
LCM(2571,2578) = 6628038
Factors of 2571
List of positive integer factors of 2571 that divides 2571 without a remainder.
1, 3, 857, 2571
Factors of 2578
List of positive integer factors of 2578 that divides 2578 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1289, 2578
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2571 and 2578, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2571,2578) = 1
LCM(2571,2578) = ( 2571 × 2578) / 1
LCM(2571,2578) = 6628038 / 1
LCM(2571,2578) = 6628038
(i) The LCM of 2578 and 2571 is associative
LCM of 2571 and 2578 = LCM of 2578 and 2571
1. What is the LCM of 2571 and 2578?
Answer: LCM of 2571 and 2578 is 6628038.
2. What are the Factors of 2571?
Answer: Factors of 2571 are 1, 3, 857, 2571. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2571. The greatest factor of 2571 is 2571.
3. What are the Factors of 2578?
Answer: Factors of 2578 are 1, 2, 1289, 2578. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2578. The greatest factor of 2578 is 2578.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2571 and 2578?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2571 and 2578 = 6628038
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2571
2571 = 3 x 857
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2578
2578 = 2 x 1289
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6628038 = 2 x 3 x 857 x 1289
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2571 and 2578 is 6628038.