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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2586 and 2594 the smallest integer that is 3354042 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2586 and 2594 is 3354042.
LCM(2586,2594) = 3354042
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 2586 and 2594. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2586 and 2594.
Prime Factorization of 2586
2 | 2586 |
3 | 1293 |
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2586 are 2, 3,431. Prime factorization of 2586 in exponential form is:
2586 = 21×31×4311
Prime Factorization of 2594
2 | 2594 |
1297 | 1297 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2594 are 2,1297. Prime factorization of 2594 in exponential form is:
2594 = 21×12971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2586 and 2594.
LCM(2586,2594) = 21×31×4311×12971
LCM(2586,2594) = 3354042
Factors of 2586
List of positive integer factors of 2586 that divides 2586 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 431, 862, 1293, 2586
Factors of 2594
List of positive integer factors of 2594 that divides 2594 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1297, 2594
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2586 and 2594, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2586,2594) = 2
LCM(2586,2594) = ( 2586 × 2594) / 2
LCM(2586,2594) = 6708084 / 2
LCM(2586,2594) = 3354042
(i) The LCM of 2594 and 2586 is associative
LCM of 2586 and 2594 = LCM of 2594 and 2586
1. What is the LCM of 2586 and 2594?
Answer: LCM of 2586 and 2594 is 3354042.
2. What are the Factors of 2586?
Answer: Factors of 2586 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 431, 862, 1293, 2586. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2586. The greatest factor of 2586 is 2586.
3. What are the Factors of 2594?
Answer: Factors of 2594 are 1, 2, 1297, 2594. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2594. The greatest factor of 2594 is 2594.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2586 and 2594?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2586 and 2594 = 3354042
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2586
2586 = 2 x 3 x 431
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2594
2594 = 2 x 1297
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3354042 = 2 x 3 x 431 x 1297
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2586 and 2594 is 3354042.