Least Common Multiple of 2588 and 2596

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2588 and 2596 the smallest integer that is 1679612 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2588 and 2596 is 1679612.

LCM(2588,2596) = 1679612

LCM of 2588 and 2596

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2588 and 2596

LCM of 2588 and 2596 is 1679612

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2588 and 2596. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2588 and 2596.

Prime Factorization of 2588


2 2588
2 1294
647 647
1

Prime factors of 2588 are 2,647. Prime factorization of 2588 in exponential form is:

2588 = 22×6471

Prime Factorization of 2596


2 2596
2 1298
11 649
59 59
1

Prime factors of 2596 are 2, 11,59. Prime factorization of 2596 in exponential form is:

2596 = 22×111×591

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2588 and 2596.

LCM(2588,2596) = 22×111×591×6471
LCM(2588,2596) = 1679612

Factors of 2588

List of positive integer factors of 2588 that divides 2588 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 647, 1294, 2588

Factors of 2596

List of positive integer factors of 2596 that divides 2596 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 59, 118, 236, 649, 1298, 2596

Least Common Multiple of 2588 and 2596 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2588 and 2596, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2588,2596) = 4
LCM(2588,2596) = ( 2588 × 2596) / 4
LCM(2588,2596) = 6718448 / 4
LCM(2588,2596) = 1679612

Properties of LCM 2588 and 2596

(i) The LCM of 2596 and 2588 is associative

LCM of 2588 and 2596 = LCM of 2596 and 2588

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2588 and 2596

1. What is the LCM of 2588 and 2596?

Answer: LCM of 2588 and 2596 is 1679612.

2. What are the Factors of 2588?

Answer: Factors of 2588 are 1, 2, 4, 647, 1294, 2588. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2588. The greatest factor of 2588 is 2588.

3. What are the Factors of 2596?

Answer: Factors of 2596 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 59, 118, 236, 649, 1298, 2596. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2596. The greatest factor of 2596 is 2596.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2588 and 2596?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2588 and 2596 = 1679612

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2588

2588 = 2 x 2 x 647

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2596

2596 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 59

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

LCM = 1679612 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 59 x 647

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2588 and 2596 is 1679612.