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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2581 and 2587 the smallest integer that is 6677047 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2581 and 2587 is 6677047.
LCM(2581,2587) = 6677047
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 2581 and 2587. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2581 and 2587.
Prime Factorization of 2581
29 | 2581 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2581 are 29,89. Prime factorization of 2581 in exponential form is:
2581 = 291×891
Prime Factorization of 2587
13 | 2587 |
199 | 199 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2587 are 13,199. Prime factorization of 2587 in exponential form is:
2587 = 131×1991
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2581 and 2587.
LCM(2581,2587) = 131×291×891×1991
LCM(2581,2587) = 6677047
Factors of 2581
List of positive integer factors of 2581 that divides 2581 without a remainder.
1, 29, 89, 2581
Factors of 2587
List of positive integer factors of 2587 that divides 2587 without a remainder.
1, 13, 199, 2587
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2581 and 2587, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2581,2587) = 1
LCM(2581,2587) = ( 2581 × 2587) / 1
LCM(2581,2587) = 6677047 / 1
LCM(2581,2587) = 6677047
(i) The LCM of 2587 and 2581 is associative
LCM of 2581 and 2587 = LCM of 2587 and 2581
1. What is the LCM of 2581 and 2587?
Answer: LCM of 2581 and 2587 is 6677047.
2. What are the Factors of 2581?
Answer: Factors of 2581 are 1, 29, 89, 2581. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2581. The greatest factor of 2581 is 2581.
3. What are the Factors of 2587?
Answer: Factors of 2587 are 1, 13, 199, 2587. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2587. The greatest factor of 2587 is 2587.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2581 and 2587?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2581 and 2587 = 6677047
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2581
2581 = 29 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2587
2587 = 13 x 199
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6677047 = 13 x 29 x 89 x 199
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2581 and 2587 is 6677047.